Chemical Process Engineer

Placements24; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting salary

Structured training program

Career growth opportunities

Supportive team environment

Direct contribution to operations

Job summary

Placements24 in Polokwane, Limpopo, invites applications from a budding Chemical Process Engineer to join their client team. The role involves day-to-day management and optimization of chemical production processes, ensuring safety, efficiency and quality specifications, with hands-on exposure to industrial operations.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering and has 1-3 years of relevant experience, strong analytical skills, and a collaborative mindset to work with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering required.
• 1-3 years of experience in a chemical manufacturing or process engineering role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Familiarity with process control systems and instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control chemical processes to ensure optimal performance, yield, and quality.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve process-related issues and deviations from SOPs.
• Implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and minimize environmental impact.
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations.
• Collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to maintain equipment integrity and reliability.
• Assist in the preparation of process documentation, including P&IDs and operating manuals.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Process control systems

Instrumentation knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a motivated Chemical Process Engineer to join their team in Polokwane . This role involves the day-to-day management and optimization of chemical production processes, ensuring they operate safely, efficiently, and meet quality specifications. You will be responsible for troubleshooting process issues, implementing improvements, and supporting plant operations. This is an excellent opportunity for an emerging engineer to gain hands-on experience in a vital industrial role within the Limpopo province, working in a dynamic and challenging environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and control chemical processes to ensure optimal performance, yield, and quality.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve process-related issues and deviations from standard operating procedures.
• Implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and minimize environmental impact.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, health, and environmental regulations.
• Collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to maintain equipment integrity and reliability.
• Assist in the preparation of process documentation, including P&IDs and operating manuals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering .
• 1-3 years of experience in a chemical manufacturing or process engineering role.
• Basic understanding of chemical engineering principles, thermodynamics, and fluid dynamics.
• Familiarity with process control systems and instrumentation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary and comprehensive benefits.
• Structured training and development program for career growth.
• Opportunity to work on diverse chemical processes in Polokwane .
• Supportive team environment focused on learning and development.
• Direct contribution to operational success in the chemical industry .