Chemical Process Engineer — On-site Ops & Yield Optimizer

Placements24; George; On-site; ZAR 720,000 - 960,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual salary

Comprehensive medical aid benefits

Retirement fund participation

On-the-job training and professional开发

Job summary

Placements24 in George, South Africa, seeks a diligent Chemical Process Engineer to provide essential operational support at a manufacturing site in Mahikeng, North West. You will troubleshoot process issues, implement improvements to boost reliability and yield, and support daily production activities.

The role requires a strong foundation in chemical engineering, problem-solving, and teamwork with operators and maintenance staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering required.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in chemical plant operations or process engineering support.
• Solid understanding of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer.
• Experience with process troubleshooting and problem-solving techniques.
• Familiarity with process safety principles and MOC procedures.
• Strong instrumentation and control systems knowledge.
• Excellent analytical, written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work effectively in a team and independently.
• Legally eligible to work in South Africa.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-the-floor technical support to chemical production operations.
• Troubleshoot process upsets, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions.
• Monitor key process performance indicators and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and implement process modifications to enhance efficiency, yield, and safety.
• Support the development and review of standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Participate in process hazard analyses and safety reviews.
• Assist in the commissioning and start-up of new equipment or process changes.
• Collaborate with maintenance teams to ensure equipment reliability and integrity.
• Generate reports on process performance, incident investigations, and improvement initiatives.

Skills

Process troubleshooting

Instrumentation & control

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Placements24 in George, South Africa, seeks a diligent Chemical Process Engineer to provide essential operational support at a manufacturing site in Mahikeng, North West. You will troubleshoot process issues, implement improvements to boost reliability and yield, and support daily production activities.

The role requires a strong foundation in chemical engineering, problem-solving, and teamwork with operators and maintenance staff.