Chemical Process Engineer Intern — Hands-On Training

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 67,000 - 112,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

Hands-on experience

Mentorship

Career exposure

Networking opportunities

Safety training

Job summary

Placements24 is offering an internship for a Junior Chemical Process Engineer in Paarl, Western Cape. You will work under experienced engineers, gaining hands-on experience in process monitoring, data collection, troubleshooting, and project support within an industrial setting.

This internship is designed for motivated students or recent graduates beginning a career in chemical engineering, with exposure to plant operations, process optimization, and safety practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or closely related field.
• Strong foundation in chemical engineering principles.
• Willingness to learn and good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior engineers in monitoring and analyzing process performance data.
• Support data collection for process improvement and troubleshooting.
• Prepare technical reports, documentation and presentations.
• Participate in plant walk-throughs and identify potential issues or safety concerns.
• Contribute to basic process calculations and simulations under supervision.
• Assist in implementing minor process modifications or improvements.
• Learn and apply company safety policies in daily tasks.
• Conduct literature reviews for new process technologies.
• Provide general engineering support to the process team.
• Engage in training to develop technical skills.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Process simulation software

Job description

Placements24 is offering an internship for a Junior Chemical Process Engineer in Paarl, Western Cape. You will work under experienced engineers, gaining hands-on experience in process monitoring, data collection, troubleshooting, and project support within an industrial setting.

This internship is designed for motivated students or recent graduates beginning a career in chemical engineering, with exposure to plant operations, process optimization, and safety practices.