Chemical Process Engineer - Optimization

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote work arrangement

Professional development budget

Flexible working hours

Health insurance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Chemical Process Engineer with a specialization in Optimization to join a fully remote team. The role focuses on enhancing efficiency, yield, and sustainability of chemical manufacturing processes through data-driven analysis and strategic improvements.

You will identify bottlenecks, reduce waste, and implement solutions that drive significant operational gains, working collaboratively with other engineers in a virtual environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience focused on process optimization and efficiency improvements.
• Proficiency in process simulation software (e.g., Aspen Plus) and statistical analysis software (e.g., Minitab).
• Strong understanding of chemical reaction engineering, thermodynamics, and separation processes.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and effectively in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Analyze existing chemical processes to identify opportunities for efficiency, yield, and cost improvements.
• Develop and implement optimization strategies using statistical analysis, modeling, and simulation tools.
• Design and conduct pilot studies to test and validate process improvements.
• Collaborate with plant engineers and operations teams to implement and monitor optimized processes.
• Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) for optimized processes and ensure knowledge transfer.
• Track KPIs related to process efficiency and sustainability.

Skills

Process optimization

Statistical analysis

Data interpretation

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen Plus

Minitab

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Chemical Process Engineer with a specialization in Optimization to join their innovative and fully remote team. This role is dedicated to enhancing the efficiency, yield, and sustainability of our chemical manufacturing processes through data-driven analysis and strategic improvements. You will be instrumental in identifying bottlenecks, reducing waste, and implementing cutting-edge solutions that drive significant operational gains. The successful candidate will possess strong analytical capabilities and a proactive approach to problem-solving, thriving in a collaborative virtual environment. This is an exceptional chance to contribute to major process improvements and drive efficiency from a remote location.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze existing chemical processes to identify opportunities for efficiency, yield, and cost improvements.
• Develop and implement optimization strategies using statistical analysis, modeling, and simulation tools.
• Design and conduct pilot studies to test and validate process improvements.
• Collaborate with plant engineers and operations teams to implement and monitor optimized processes.
• Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) for optimized processes and ensure knowledge transfer.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to process efficiency and sustainability.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience focused on process optimization and efficiency improvements.
• Proficiency in process simulation software (e.g., Aspen Plus) and statistical analysis software (e.g., Minitab).
• Strong understanding of chemical reaction engineering, thermodynamics, and separation processes.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and effectively in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible working hours and a generous vacation policy.
• Budget for continuous professional development and specialized training.
• The ultimate flexibility of a fully remote work arrangement.
• Opportunity to drive impactful change in process performance.