Chemical Process Development Engineer

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health and retirement benefits

Professional development opportunities

Diverse projects in a growth-oriented環

Job summary

Placements24 in Mahikeng, North West, seeks a Chemical Process Development Engineer to design, scale, and optimize chemical processes from lab to pilot and commercial scales.

You will collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, and engineering teams to ensure successful technology transfer, improve yield and safety, and document processes with PFDs, P&IDs, and mass/energy balances. A strong background in process simulation is required.

Qualifications

• B.Eng. or B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in process development, scale-up, or optimization.
• Experience with pilot plant operations and data analysis.
• Proficiency with process simulation software (Aspen HYSYS, Chemcad).
• Strong understanding of chemical reaction engineering, thermodynamics, and separation processes.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct experiments to develop and optimize chemical processes.
• Perform process simulations and modeling to predict performance and identify issues.
• Develop detailed process documentation, including PFDs, P&IDs, and mass/energy balances.
• Manage process scale-up activities from lab to pilot plant and commercial production.
• Collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, and engineering teams to ensure successful technology transfer.
• Troubleshoot process issues and implement solutions to improve efficiency, yield, and safety.

Skills

Process development

Scale-up

Optimization

Pilot plant operations

Data analysis

Reaction engineering

Thermodynamics

Separation processes

Analytical

Problem solving

Project management

Education

B.Eng./B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen HYSYS

Chemcad

Job description

Our client is seeking an innovative Chemical Process Development Engineer to join their team in Mahikeng. This role focuses on the research, design, and optimization of chemical processes for new product introductions and enhancements to existing product lines. You will play a critical role in scaling up processes from laboratory to pilot and commercial scales, ensuring feasibility, efficiency, and safety. The ideal candidate is passionate about problem-solving and continuous improvement, contributing to the company's technological advancement in the North West province.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and conduct experiments to develop and optimize chemical processes.
• Perform process simulations and modeling to predict performance and identify potential issues.
• Develop detailed process documentation, including PFDs, P&IDs, and mass/energy balances.
• Manage process scale-up activities from lab to pilot plant and commercial production.
• Collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, and engineering teams to ensure successful technology transfer.
• Troubleshoot process issues and implement solutions to improve efficiency, yield, and safety.

Requirements

• B.Eng. or B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in process development, scale-up, or optimization.
• Proficiency with process simulation software (e.g., Aspen HYSYS, Chemcad).
• Experience with pilot plant operations and data analysis.
• Strong understanding of chemical reaction engineering, thermodynamics, and separation processes.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and further education.
• Exposure to diverse chemical processes and innovative projects.
• A dynamic and growth-oriented work environment in Mahikeng.