Chemical Production Engineer

Placements24; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

On-the-job training and professional发展

Exposure to diverse chemical processes

Supportive team environment and career

Retirement fund and medical aid

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a proactive Chemical Production Engineer to join our client’s manufacturing facility in Benoni. You will monitor production output, optimize processes for yield and quality, and troubleshoot operational challenges to ensure safe, efficient production.

The role offers hands-on experience in a chemical production environment with exposure to process improvements, equipment reliability, and collaboration with maintenance teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or closely related field.
• 2-4 years in a chemical manufacturing/production environment.
• Ability to analyze production data and make informed operational decisions.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily chemical production activities, ensuring targets are met safely and efficiently.
• Monitor process parameters and adjust operations to optimize yield, quality, and throughput.
• Troubleshoot production issues, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Collaborate with maintenance teams to ensure equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Implement process improvements to enhance safety, reduce waste, and lower costs.
• Ensure adherence to all safety, environmental, and quality control procedures.

Skills

Data analysis

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive Chemical Production Engineer to join their operational team in Benoni . This role is integral to ensuring the smooth, efficient, and safe execution of chemical production processes. You will be responsible for monitoring production output, optimizing processes for yield and quality, and troubleshooting any operational challenges that arise. This is an excellent opportunity for an aspiring chemical engineer to gain hands-on experience and contribute directly to the success of a key manufacturing facility, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily chemical production activities, ensuring targets are met safely and efficiently.
• Monitor process parameters and adjust operations to optimize yield, quality, and throughput.
• Troubleshoot production issues, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Collaborate with maintenance teams to ensure equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Implement process improvements to enhance safety, reduce waste, and lower costs.
• Ensure adherence to all safety, environmental, and quality control procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• 2-4 years of experience in a chemical manufacturing or production environment.
• Solid understanding of chemical processes, equipment, and safety protocols.
• Ability to analyze production data and make informed operational decisions.
• Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• On-the-job training and professional development opportunities.
• Exposure to diverse chemical manufacturing processes in Benoni .
• Supportive team environment and opportunities for career advancement.
• Retirement fund and medical aid benefits.