Chemical Process Engineer - Specialty Chemicals

Placements24; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Randburg, Gauteng, seeks a Chemical Process Engineer to optimize and manage manufacturing processes of specialty chemicals at our on-site production facility. The role focuses on improving yield, quality, and efficiency while ensuring safe operations and regulatory compliance.

You will troubleshoot deviations, implement process improvements, and collaborate with R&D, production, and maintenance teams to scale up processes, drive continuous improvement, and uphold operational

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of process engineering experience in chemical manufacturing.
• Experience with specialty chemicals manufacturing is advantageous.
• Proficiency in process simulation and data analysis tools.
• Strong understanding of chemical reaction engineering, separation processes, and process control.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and best practices in chemical plants.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills for teamwork.
• Ability to work in a plant environment and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and optimize chemical manufacturing processes to improve yield, quality, and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot process deviations and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime and waste.
• Develop and implement process improvements and modifications.
• Ensure adherence to safety, health, and environmental (SHE) regulations and company policies.
• Conduct process hazard analyses (PHAs) and risk assessments for new and existing processes.
• Prepare technical documentation, including operating procedures, P&IDs, and process reports.
• Collaborate with R&D, production, and maintenance teams to support product scale-up and process implementation.
• Manage small to medium-sized process improvement projects.

Skills

Process optimization

Problem-solving

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Process simulation tools

Data analysis tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic manufacturer of specialty chemicals, is seeking a skilled Chemical Process Engineer to join their production facility in Randburg, Gauteng. This on-site role is critical for optimizing and managing the manufacturing processes that deliver high-quality specialty chemical products to a diverse market. You will be involved in everything from process troubleshooting and improvement initiatives to ensuring operational efficiency, safety, and environmental compliance. The successful candidate will possess a strong understanding of chemical manufacturing principles, practical experience in process optimization, and excellent problem-solving skills. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer looking to make a tangible impact in a fast-paced industrial environment, working closely with production teams to drive continuous improvement and maintain operational excellence. Your contributions will directly influence product quality and manufacturing output.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and optimize chemical manufacturing processes to improve yield, quality, and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot process deviations and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime and waste.
• Develop and implement process improvements and modifications.
• Ensure adherence to safety, health, and environmental (SHE) regulations and company policies.
• Conduct process hazard analyses (PHAs) and risk assessments for new and existing processes.
• Prepare technical documentation, including operating procedures, P&IDs, and process reports.
• Collaborate with R&D, production, and maintenance teams to support product scale-up and process implementation.
• Manage small to medium-sized process improvement projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in process engineering within the chemical manufacturing industry.
• Experience with specialty chemicals manufacturing is highly advantageous.
• Proficiency in process simulation and data analysis tools.
• Strong understanding of chemical reaction engineering, separation processes, and process control.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and best practices in chemical plants.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills for effective teamwork.
• Ability to work effectively in a plant environment and manage multiple priorities.

Benefits

• This role offers a competitive salary, performance-based incentives, and a comprehensive benefits package.
• You will have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of specialty chemicals and contribute to innovative manufacturing processes.
• Professional development and training opportunities are provided.
• Join a collaborative team in a key industrial area.
• The Randburg location offers access to a vibrant economic center.