Chemical Production Engineer

Placements24; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with overtime pay

Medical and retirement benefits

Paid vacation and public holidays

Cross-training and skill development

Stable and supportive work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a hands-on Chemical Production Engineer to manage daily operations at our Pretoria facility. You will optimize processes, troubleshoot production issues, and drive safety and quality improvements to meet targets.

The ideal candidate has a BEng in Chemical Engineering, 5+ years in chemical manufacturing, and strong instrumentation and process control experience. You will collaborate with maintenance and quality teams in a busy, safety-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in chemical manufacturing or production.
• Solid understanding of plant operations, process safety, and quality control systems.
• Experience with process instrumentation and control systems.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues.
• Good communication and teamwork skills for effective collaboration with diverse teams in Pretoria.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage daily chemical production activities to meet output and quality targets.
• Implement and monitor process controls to ensure consistent product quality and yield.
• Identify and resolve production-related problems, implementing corrective actions promptly.
• Collaborate with maintenance teams to ensure equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Ensure adherence to all health, safety, and environmental (HSE) policies and procedures.
• Train and mentor production operators on best practices and operational procedures.

Skills

Strong problem-solving

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Operational excellence

Proactive

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated Chemical Production Engineer to manage and optimize daily operations at their facility in Pretoria . This role is essential for ensuring the efficient, safe, and high-quality output of chemical products. You will play a key role in troubleshooting production issues, implementing process improvements, and collaborating with various departments to meet production targets. The ideal candidate is hands-on, analytical, and committed to operational excellence in a manufacturing environment. Join a respected company that values its employees and offers opportunities for professional growth in the heart of Pretoria .

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage daily chemical production activities to meet output and quality targets.
• Implement and monitor process controls to ensure consistent product quality and yield.
• Identify and resolve production-related problems, implementing corrective actions promptly.
• Collaborate with maintenance teams to ensure equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Ensure adherence to all health, safety, and environmental (HSE) policies and procedures.
• Train and mentor production operators on best practices and operational procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a chemical manufacturing or production environment.
• Solid understanding of chemical plant operations, process safety, and quality control systems.
• Experience with process instrumentation and control systems.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues.
• Good communication and teamwork skills for effective collaboration with diverse teams in Pretoria .

Benefits

• Competitive salary with overtime pay potential.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Paid vacation and public holidays.
• Opportunities for cross-training and skill development.
• A stable and supportive work environment within a growing company.