Chemical Production Engineer

Placements24; Stellenbosch Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Hybrid work arrangement

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a skilled Chemical Production Engineer for our Paarl facility. You will work on the plant floor to troubleshoot, optimize production parameters, and implement improvements, with a hybrid on-site/remote pattern to balance oversight and flexibility.

The role demands a Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering and at least three years’ experience in chemical plant operations, plus strong process monitoring, control systems proficiency, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in chemical plant operations or production engineering.
• Strong understanding of chemical manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Proficiency in process monitoring and control systems.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and communicate clearly with diverse staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily chemical production operations, ensuring targets are met safely and efficiently.
• Monitor process performance, identify deviations, and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with maintenance teams to ensure equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Implement process improvements to enhance yield, reduce waste, and improve safety.
• Ensure all production activities comply with safety and environmental regulations.
• Train and mentor production operators on best practices and process procedures.

Skills

Process monitoring

Control systems

Problem solving

Teamwork & communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled and motivated Chemical Production Engineer for their facility in Paarl . This role is central to ensuring the smooth, efficient, and safe operation of our chemical manufacturing processes. You will work directly on the plant floor, troubleshooting issues, optimizing production parameters, and implementing improvements. The hybrid nature of this role allows for flexibility while maintaining crucial on-site presence for operational oversight. You will play a key role in maintaining high standards of productivity and quality, contributing directly to the company's manufacturing success. This is an excellent opportunity to grow within a leading chemical production environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily chemical production operations, ensuring targets are met safely and efficiently.
• Monitor process performance, identify deviations, and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with maintenance teams to ensure equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Implement process improvements to enhance yield, reduce waste, and improve safety.
• Ensure all production activities comply with safety and environmental regulations.
• Train and mentor production operators on best practices and process procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in chemical plant operations or production engineering.
• Strong understanding of chemical manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Proficiency in process monitoring and control systems.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and communicate clearly with diverse staff.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Hybrid work arrangement for work-life integration.
• Opportunities for career advancement within production management.