Chemical Process Engineer – Mining Chemicals, On-Site

Placements24; Kimberley; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Provident fund

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Chemical Process Engineer for our Kimberley facility to optimize production of reagents used in mining. You will lead process development, troubleshoot deviations, and scale up formulations while ensuring safety and quality.

On-site role emphasizing hands-on process control and continuous improvement. Ideal candidates have a chemical engineering degree with at least 5 years in chemical process engineering, familiarity with SCADA/DCS, and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in chemical process engineering.
• Experience with chemical synthesis, formulation, and scale-up is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of fluid mechanics, mass and heat transfer.
• Familiarity with DCS/SCADA and data analysis tools.
• Safety-focused with good communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Optimize current production processes for reagents in mining, focusing on yield and cost.
• Troubleshoot deviations and equipment issues, implement corrective actions.
• Develop processes for new or improved formulations and methods.
• Monitor parameters with SCADA/DCS to ensure consistent output.
• Collaborate with QC to meet stringent specs.
• Develop and update SOPs for production processes.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Assist in scale-up from lab to pilot and full production.
• Manage small capital projects for process improvements.

Skills

Fluid mechanics

Mass transfer

Heat transfer

Process control

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

SCADA

DCS

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Chemical Process Engineer for our Kimberley facility to optimize production of reagents used in mining. You will lead process development, troubleshoot deviations, and scale up formulations while ensuring safety and quality.

On-site role emphasizing hands-on process control and continuous improvement. Ideal candidates have a chemical engineering degree with at least 5 years in chemical process engineering, familiarity with SCADA/DCS, and strong analytical skills.