Chemical Plant Engineer - Maintenance & Process Improvement

Placements24; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Diverse processes exposure

Stable employment

Supportive team

Job summary

Placements24 in Mossel Bay is seeking a diligent Chemical Plant Engineer to support operations at their facility. You will maintain chemical processing equipment, execute preventative maintenance, and drive reliability and safety across the plant.

Ideal candidates bring a chemical or mechanical engineering degree and 3+ years of plant experience, hands-on troubleshooting skills, and strong teamwork, with a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering required.
• 3+ years in a chemical plant or industrial maintenance environment.
• Experience with pumps, reactors and heat exchangers.
• Knowledge of safety protocols and regulatory compliance.
• Strong problem-solving and hands-on approach.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the maintenance, repair, and upgrade of chemical processing equipment and systems.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance schedules to minimize equipment failures.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues impacting plant operations.
• Participate in safety audits and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with operators and technicians to ensure adherence to operating procedures.
• Support the implementation of new technologies and process upgrades in the plant.

Skills

Pumps

Reactors

Heat exchangers

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Communication

Safety protocols

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Placements24 in Mossel Bay is seeking a diligent Chemical Plant Engineer to support operations at their facility. You will maintain chemical processing equipment, execute preventative maintenance, and drive reliability and safety across the plant.

Ideal candidates bring a chemical or mechanical engineering degree and 3+ years of plant experience, hands-on troubleshooting skills, and strong teamwork, with a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence.