Chemical Production Engineer

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Production bonus

Comprehensive health insurance

Retirement savings plan

On-site training

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Chemical Production Engineer to join our Bloemfontein manufacturing facility. You will oversee daily chemical production operations, troubleshoot issues, and drive process improvements to meet safety, quality, and efficiency targets.

This hands-on role requires a Bachelors in Chemical Engineering and 3–5 years of plant experience. You will work with maintenance and operations teams, monitor performance, and mentor operators while ensuring compliance with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in chemical plant operations or production engineering.
• Solid understanding of chemical manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Experience with process monitoring, data analysis, and root cause analysis techniques.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and environmental regulations in a plant setting.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily chemical production operations, ensuring adherence to schedules and targets.
• Monitor process performance, identify deviations, and implement corrective actions to maintain efficiency.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues, working closely with maintenance and operations teams.
• Implement process improvements to enhance product quality, yield, and reduce waste.
• Ensure strict compliance with all safety, environmental, and quality regulations.
• Assist in the training and development of plant operators and technicians.

Skills

Process monitoring

Data analysis

Root cause analysis

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a dedicated Chemical Production Engineer to join their manufacturing facility in Bloemfontein . This role is essential for ensuring the smooth, efficient, and safe operation of our chemical production lines. You will focus on optimizing production processes, troubleshooting operational issues, and implementing improvements to meet output targets and quality standards. This is a hands-on position for an engineer who thrives in a plant environment and is committed to operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily chemical production operations, ensuring adherence to schedules and targets.
• Monitor process performance, identify deviations, and implement corrective actions to maintain efficiency.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues, working closely with maintenance and operations teams.
• Implement process improvements to enhance product quality, yield, and reduce waste.
• Ensure strict compliance with all safety, environmental, and quality regulations.
• Assist in the training and development of plant operators and technicians.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in chemical plant operations or production engineering.
• Solid understanding of chemical manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Experience with process monitoring, data analysis, and root cause analysis techniques.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and environmental regulations in a plant setting.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and production bonus.
• Opportunity to work in a key manufacturing role.
• Comprehensive health insurance benefits.
• Retirement savings plan.
• On-site training and professional development opportunities.
• A stable and supportive work environment.