Chemical Plant Engineer - Safety & Compliance

Placements24; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonuses

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Career development path

Safety culture emphasis

Employee well-being

Job summary

Placements24 in Centurion seeks a meticulous Chemical Plant Engineer to oversee daily operations, enforce safety, and ensure regulatory compliance across our chemical manufacturing facilities. This on-site role emphasizes risk management, process safety, and equipment reliability to sustain high safety and performance standards.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering, 6+ years of plant experience, and strong leadership and communication skills to train operators and lead

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of chemical plant operations and engineering experience.
• Expertise in process safety management (PSM) and HAZOP studies.
• Strong knowledge of chemical equipment, plant layout, and maintenance procedures.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the chemical plant ensuring optimal performance.
• Develop and enforce safety protocols to minimize risks.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Conduct safety audits, risk assessments, and hazard analyses.
• Manage maintenance schedules and oversee equipment reliability.
• Provide training to operators on safe operating practices.

Skills

Process safety management

HAZOP studies

Plant operations

Maintenance management

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a meticulous and safety-focused Chemical Plant Engineer to join their operations based in Centurion. This role is critical for ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of our chemical manufacturing facilities. You will be responsible for overseeing plant operations, implementing safety procedures, and managing regulatory compliance to maintain the highest standards. This is an on-site position where your expertise will directly contribute to the operational integrity and safety culture of the plant. The ideal candidate possesses strong technical skills and a proactive approach to risk management and operational excellence within the chemical industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the chemical plant, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency.
• Develop, implement, and enforce stringent safety protocols and procedures to minimize risks.
• Ensure compliance with all local and international environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Conduct regular safety audits, risk assessments, and hazard analyses of plant operations.
• Manage maintenance schedules and oversee repairs to ensure plant equipment reliability.
• Provide technical guidance and training to plant operators and technicians on safe operating practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in chemical plant operations and engineering.
• Demonstrated expertise in process safety management (PSM) and HAZOP studies.
• Strong knowledge of chemical equipment, plant layout, and maintenance procedures.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to work full-time on-site in Centurion.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund contributions.
• Structured career development path within the organization.
• A strong emphasis on safety culture and employee well-being.
• Opportunity to manage critical plant operations in a key industrial hub.