Chemical Process Engineer - Water Treatment

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 850,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24, East London, seeks a dedicated Chemical Process Engineer specializing in Water Treatment to join their operations team. The role emphasizes process design, optimization, and adherence to environmental standards to ensure water quality and system reliability.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, implementing improvements, conducting treatability studies, and collaborating with operations and maintenance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Environmental Engineering is required.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in chemical process engineering focusing on water treatment.
• Strong understanding of water chemistry, coagulation, flocculation, filtration, and disinfection processes.

Responsibilities

• Design, operate, and optimize chemical processes for water and wastewater treatment.
• Monitor water quality parameters and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to treatment equipment and dosing.
• Conduct treatability studies and pilot tests for new technologies.
• Develop procedures for chemical handling, storage, and waste disposal.
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance for plant reliability.

Skills

Water treatment

Process optimization

Regulatory compliance

Troubleshooting

SCADA experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Environmental Engineering

Tools

SCADA

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated Chemical Process Engineer with a specialization in Water Treatment to join their operations team in East London . This role is critical in ensuring the efficient and effective operation of water treatment facilities, focusing on process design, optimization, and compliance with environmental standards. You will be responsible for troubleshooting operational issues, implementing process improvements, and ensuring the highest standards of water quality and system reliability. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in water chemistry and treatment technologies, contributing to sustainable environmental solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, operate, and optimize chemical processes for water and wastewater treatment.
• Monitor water quality parameters and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to treatment equipment, chemical dosing, and process performance.
• Conduct treatability studies and pilot tests to evaluate new treatment technologies.
• Develop and implement procedures for chemical handling, storage, and waste disposal.
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance staff to ensure efficient plant performance and reliability.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Environmental Engineering.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in chemical process engineering, with a focus on water treatment technologies.
• Strong understanding of water chemistry, coagulation, flocculation, filtration, and disinfection processes.
• Experience with process control systems and SCADA is advantageous.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations pertaining to water quality.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and technical reporting skills.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and benefits package.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Opportunities for professional development in environmental engineering.
• A role contributing to critical infrastructure and environmental sustainability.