Chemical Process Optimization Engineer | Drive Efficiency

Placements24

Vereeniging

On-site

ZAR 600,000 - 900,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary
Performance bonuses
Professional development opportunities
Vereeniging-based role

Job summary

Placements24 in Vereeniging is seeking a Chemical Process Engineer focused on optimization to improve yield, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness across existing chemical manufacturing processes. You will analyze process data, identify optimization opportunities, and implement solutions to drive operational excellence.

The role requires a strong analytical mindset, data visualization skills, and collaboration with production and maintenance teams to implement upgrades and stay ahead with new

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.
  • Minimum 5 years in process engineering with emphasis on optimization.
  • Proficiency with Minitab and process simulation tools.
  • Experience in data analysis and visualization techniques.
  • Strong understanding of chemical plant operations.
  • Excellent analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze process performance data to identify opportunities for yield improvement and cost reduction.
  • Develop and implement process optimization strategies using statistical methods and simulation tools.
  • Monitor KPIs for production processes and report on trends.
  • Collaborate with production and maintenance teams to troubleshoot process issues and implement solutions.
  • Participate in the design and implementation of process upgrades and modifications.
  • Stay abreast of new technologies and methodologies in process optimization.

Skills

Analytical thinking
Problem solving
Data analysis
Visualization
Communication
Process optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Minitab
Process simulation tools

Job description

Placements24 in Vereeniging is seeking a Chemical Process Engineer focused on optimization to improve yield, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness across existing chemical manufacturing processes. You will analyze process data, identify optimization opportunities, and implement solutions to drive operational excellence.

The role requires a strong analytical mindset, data visualization skills, and collaboration with production and maintenance teams to implement upgrades and stay ahead with new

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