Chemical Process Improvement Engineer - Vereeniging

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Performance bonuses

Professional development

Work-life balance

Job summary

Placements24 in Vereeniging, Gauteng seeks a Chemical Engineer to drive process improvements in a major manufacturing plant. You will focus on increasing yield, reducing waste, and improving safety and efficiency across production lines.

You will analyze processes, implement changes, and work with maintenance and operations to ensure seamless integration while maintaining strict safety and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering required.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in a process engineering role within manufacturing.
• Solid understanding of chemical process principles and equipment.
• Experience with process data analysis and interpretation.
• Familiarity with process simulation tools is advantageous.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and environmental compliance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Analyze current chemical processes to identify inefficiencies and areas for enhancement.
• Develop and propose process improvements to increase yield, reduce waste, and lower costs.
• Implement and monitor process changes and ensure integration into daily operations.
• Troubleshoot process deviations and provide technical support to production.
• Conduct data analysis to track process performance and measure improvements.
• Prepare reports on process performance, challenges, and recommendations.
• Collaborate with maintenance and operations to ensure safe implementation of changes.
• Stay updated on new technologies and best practices in chemical process engineering.
• Ensure adherence to safety, health, and environmental standards.
• Support development and maintenance of process documentation.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Independent working

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Attention to safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Process simulation tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Placements24 in Vereeniging, Gauteng seeks a Chemical Engineer to drive process improvements in a major manufacturing plant. You will focus on increasing yield, reducing waste, and improving safety and efficiency across production lines.

You will analyze processes, implement changes, and work with maintenance and operations to ensure seamless integration while maintaining strict safety and environmental standards.