Chemical Production Engineer

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 850,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

On-the-job training

Team-focused environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto seeks a hands-on Chemical Production Engineer to oversee daily chemical production operations, ensuring safe, efficient output and product quality. You will troubleshoot issues, drive process improvements, and work closely with operators to sustain reliable manufacturing.

The role emphasizes practical problem-solving, adherence to safety and environmental standards, and collaboration with maintenance teams to minimize downtime.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production activities in chemical operations.
• Monitor process performance and implement corrective actions.
• Drive process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
• Train and mentor production operators on process operations and safety.
• Collaborate with maintenance to ensure equipment reliability.
• Ensure adherence to safety, health, and environmental regulations.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a practical and results-driven Chemical Production Engineer to join their operational team in Soweto . This role is hands-on, focusing on the day-to-day running of chemical production processes, ensuring optimal output, quality, and safety. You will be instrumental in troubleshooting production issues, implementing process improvements, and working closely with operators to maintain efficient and reliable manufacturing. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer eager to make a direct impact on production performance in a vital industrial setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production activities, ensuring that targets for volume, quality, and cost are met.
• Monitor process performance, identify deviations, and implement corrective actions to maintain operational stability.
• Implement process improvements to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance product quality.
• Train and mentor production operators on process operations, safety procedures, and best practices.
• Collaborate with maintenance teams to ensure equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Ensure strict adherence to safety, health, and environmental regulations within the production area.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 2-4 years of experience in a production or operations environment within the chemical industry.
• Understanding of chemical manufacturing processes, quality control, and safety protocols.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills related to operational issues.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and production incentive bonuses.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement savings plan.
• On-the-job training and opportunities to develop operational expertise.
• A supportive team environment focused on operational excellence.
• A stable role within a growing industrial sector.