Chemical Process Engineer - Water Treatment Technologies

Placements24; Polokwane; Sur place; ZAR 900 000 - 1 200 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Provident fund

Professional development

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Chemical Process Engineer with water treatment expertise to design and optimize treatment systems in Polokwane, Limpopo. The role focuses on process simulation, equipment selection, and performance monitoring for industrial and municipal clients.

The ideal candidate holds a relevant Engineering degree, 4+ years in water/wastewater, and familiarity with membranes. On-site work at client facilities and the Polokwane center is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Environmental Engineering.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in chemical process engineering for water/wastewater.
• Strong knowledge of water chemistry and treatment technologies.
• Experience with membrane technologies (RO, UF, NF) is desirable.
• Pr. Eng. registration is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Design and engineer water and wastewater treatment processes.
• Perform mass and energy balances and process simulations.
• Select and specify pumps, filters, membranes, and dosing systems.
• Oversee installation, commissioning and start-up of plants.
• Monitor performance and analyze data for optimization.
• Troubleshoot process issues and implement solutions.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and discharge standards.
• Prepare technical reports, proposals, and project documentation.
• Collaborate with project managers, clients and construction teams.

Connaissances

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Project management

Communication

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Environmental Engineering

Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng.) registration with ECSA

Outils

HydSim

Aspen Plus (water applications)

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client, a leading provider of sustainable environmental solutions, is seeking a dedicated Chemical Process Engineer with expertise in water treatment technologies to join their team in Polokwane, Limpopo . This role is crucial for the design, implementation, and optimization of water and wastewater treatment processes for industrial and municipal clients. You will be involved in process simulation, equipment selection, performance monitoring, and troubleshooting to ensure efficient and compliant water purification solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of chemical principles applied to water chemistry, separation processes, and environmental engineering. This is a hands‑on role requiring significant on‑site work at client facilities and our engineering center in Polokwane, Limpopo .

Key Responsibilities

• Design and engineer water and wastewater treatment processes, including clarification, filtration, ion exchange, and membrane technologies.
• Perform mass and energy balances, hydraulic calculations, and process simulations for water treatment systems.
• Select and specify process equipment such as pumps, filters, membranes, and chemical dosing systems.
• Oversee the installation, commissioning, and start-up of water treatment plants.
• Monitor plant performance, analyze operational data, and identify opportunities for optimization.
• Troubleshoot process issues and implement effective solutions to maintain optimal performance.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant environmental regulations and discharge standards.
• Prepare technical reports, proposals, and project documentation.
• Collaborate with project managers, clients, and construction teams.

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 and wastewater treatment.
• Solid understanding of water chemistry and the principles of various water treatment technologies.
• Proficiency in process simulation software (e.g., HydSim, Aspen Plus for water applications).
• Familiarity with relevant environmental regulations and standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent project management and communication abilities.
• Experience with membrane technologies (RO, UF, NF) is highly desirable.
• Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng.) registration with ECSA is a plus.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary, comprehensive medical aid, a provident fund contribution, and opportunities for professional development, including specialized training in water treatment technologies.
• You will work on impactful projects that contribute to environmental sustainability.
• Join our dedicated team in Polokwane, Limpopo and play a vital role in providing essential water solutions.