Chemical Production Engineer

Placements24; East London; Presencial; ZAR 650.000 - 900.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Competitive salary

Comprehensive medical aid

Provident fund

Professional development opportunities

Hands-on experience in production in “

East London on-site experience

Resumo da vaga

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Chemical Production Engineer for an East London, Eastern Cape facility. You will oversee and optimize day-to-day production, ensure efficiency, quality, and strict safety adherence, working with operations and maintenance to troubleshoot issues and drive improvements.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering and a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a chemical plant environment, with a strong focus on operational efficiency and safety.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering is required.
• Minimum of 3 years in a chemical production or operations environment.
• Experience troubleshooting chemical plant operations is essential.
• Strong understanding of chemical processes, unit operations, and safety protocols.

Responsabilidades

• Monitor and control chemical production processes to meet output and quality targets.
• Troubleshoot process upsets and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime.
• Analyze production data to identify areas for process optimization and cost reduction.
• Develop and maintain SOPs for production processes.
• Ensure compliance with SHE regulations.
• Collaborate with maintenance on equipment reliability and preventive maintenance.
• Participate in process safety reviews and risk assessments.
• Assist in training plant operators on process operations and safety procedures.
• Support engineering projects related to plant modifications or upgrades.
• Contribute to continuous improvement on the production floor.

Conhecimentos

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Effective communication

Formação

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Ferramentas

Process control systems

Descrição da vaga

About the Role

Our client, a well-established manufacturer of industrial chemicals, is seeking a proactive Chemical Production Engineer for their facility in East London, Eastern Cape . This role is crucial for overseeing and optimizing the day-to-day production processes, ensuring efficient output, consistent quality, and adherence to stringent safety standards. You will work closely with the operations and maintenance teams to troubleshoot issues, implement process improvements, and maintain production targets. The ideal candidate will have practical experience in a chemical plant environment and a strong focus on operational efficiency and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and control chemical production processes to meet output and quality targets.
• Troubleshoot process upsets and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime.
• Analyze production data to identify areas for process optimization and cost reduction.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for production processes.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, health, and environmental (SHE) regulations.
• Collaborate with the maintenance team on equipment reliability and preventive maintenance.
• Participate in process safety reviews and risk assessments.
• Assist in the training of plant operators on process operations and safety procedures.
• Support engineering projects related to plant modifications or upgrades.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement on the production floor.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a chemical production or operations environment.
• Proven experience in troubleshooting chemical plant operations.
• Good understanding of chemical processes, unit operations, and safety protocols.
• Familiarity with process control systems and instrumentation is an advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.
• Must be willing and able to work on-site in East London .
• Commitment to safety and quality standards.

Benefits

• competitive salary
• comprehensive medical aid
• provident fund
• opportunities for professional development within the chemical manufacturing sector
• direct, hands-on experience in production operations in East London, Eastern Cape .
• Join a team committed to operational excellence and safety.