Durban: On-Site Chemical Engineer for Plant Optimization

Placements24

Durban

On-site

ZAR 350,000 - 520,000

Full time

34 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Professional development

Competitive salary

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Chemical Engineer for our Durban facility to drive plant optimization and safety improvements. The role requires hands-on on-site involvement to analyze processes and implement engineering solutions ensuring peak performance.

You will work with operators and maintenance teams, review KPIs, lead small-scale equipment and control system modifications, and conduct process safety reviews including HAZOP.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
At least 3 years in chemical manufacturing or process engineering.
Ability to analyze complex process data.
Familiar with DCS/PLC and instrumentation.
Proficient in Excel for data analysis.

Responsibilities

Analyze chemical processes to identify inefficiencies.
Develop modifications to improve yield and reduce energy.
Monitor KPIs and troubleshoot deviations.
Collaborate with operators and maintenance teams.
Design small-scale equipment and control system modifications.
Ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards.
Maintain process data records and reports.
Participate in HAZOP studies.
Research new technologies to improve performance.
Provide technical support during operations.

Skills

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

DCS/PLC

Excel

Job description

You will work with operators and maintenance teams, review KPIs, lead small-scale equipment and control system modifications, and conduct process safety reviews including HAZOP.

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