Chemical Plant Process & Reliability Engineer

Placements24

Bloemfontein

On-site

ZAR 600,000 - 900,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance
Retirement plan
Annual bonus
Training & development

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein is seeking a practical and results-oriented Chemical Plant Engineer to join their operations team. You will maintain and improve plant equipment, troubleshoot problems, and implement process improvements to boost performance and safety.

The role emphasizes reliability, proactive maintenance, and a solid understanding of chemical processes, with opportunities to lead small capital projects and support operators and technicians.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
  • 4+ years in a chemical plant or manufacturing environment.
  • Hands-on experience with process equipment, P&IDs, and control systems.
  • Knowledge of plant safety procedures, including LOTO and confined space entry.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of plant equipment and systems.
  • Implement process improvements to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance safety.
  • Conduct regular inspections and diagnostics of plant machinery and infrastructure.
  • Manage minor capital projects related to plant upgrades and equipment modifications.
  • Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations within the plant.
  • Support process operators and maintenance technicians with technical expertise.

Skills

Process equipment
P&IDs
Control systems
Troubleshooting
LOTO safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SCADA

Job description

Placements24 in Bloemfontein is seeking a practical and results-oriented Chemical Plant Engineer to join their operations team. You will maintain and improve plant equipment, troubleshoot problems, and implement process improvements to boost performance and safety.

The role emphasizes reliability, proactive maintenance, and a solid understanding of chemical processes, with opportunities to lead small capital projects and support operators and technicians.

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