Chemical Process Specialist

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical coverage

Provident fund

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Challenging and diverse processes

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a technically skilled Chemical Process Specialist for a site in Welkom. The role focuses on expert technical support for chemical processes, performance analysis, and continuous improvement, ensuring strict quality and safety standards.

You'll troubleshoot complex issues and drive best-practice process control across the plant. Ideal candidates hold a Chemical Engineering degree with at least five years in a process-focused role, plus strong analytical and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related discipline required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a chemical process-focused role.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex process issues.
• Strong understanding of process control strategies and instrumentation.
• Familiarity with quality management systems and safety protocols.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical guidance and support for chemical processes across the plant.
• Analyze process performance data to identify trends, deviations, and opportunities for optimization.
• Lead or participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, safety, and sustainability.
• Develop and implement best practices for process operation and control.
• Assist in the investigation of process upsets and implement corrective and preventative actions.
• Ensure all processes comply with company policies and relevant industry regulations.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Process control

Quality & safety protocols

Analytical & communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a technically astute Chemical Process Specialist to join their team in Welkom . This role is focused on providing expert technical support for chemical processes, ensuring optimal performance and troubleshooting complex issues. You will be involved in process analysis, continuous improvement projects, and ensuring adherence to stringent quality and safety standards. The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of chemical principles and practical experience in an industrial setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical guidance and support for chemical processes across the plant.
• Analyze process performance data to identify trends, deviations, and opportunities for optimization.
• Lead or participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, safety, and sustainability.
• Develop and implement best practices for process operation and control.
• Assist in the investigation of process upsets and implement corrective and preventative actions.
• Ensure all processes comply with company policies and relevant industry regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a chemical process-focused role.
• Demonstrated expertise in process troubleshooting and problem-solving.
• Strong understanding of process control strategies and instrumentation.
• Familiarity with quality management systems and safety protocols.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.

Benefits

• Attractive salary and performance incentive scheme.
• Full medical coverage and provident fund.
• Professional development opportunities and training programs.
• A collaborative team environment focused on technical excellence.
• Work on challenging and diverse chemical processes.