Emerging Process Engineer - Grow in Chemical Manufacturing

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Mentorship and extensive training

Medical aid and pension

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Junior Process Engineer in East London, Eastern Cape. This entry-level role offers hands-on experience in process design, optimization, and troubleshooting under the guidance of senior engineers to improve plant efficiency, safety, and product quality.

The candidate will work on basic process calculations, data collection, and support for process improvements while adhering to safety procedures, in a collaborative environment ideal for launching a chemical engineering career

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering is required.
• 0-2 years of experience in chemical engineering; internships or co-op valued.
• Basic understanding of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat/mass transfer.
• Familiarity with process simulation software is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Eagerness to learn and develop professionally.
• Knowledge of safety procedures in a plant environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior engineers in the design and development of chemical processes.
• Monitor plant operations and collect process data.
• Participate in troubleshooting plant operational issues and identify potential solutions.
• Conduct basic process calculations and simulations.
• Support the implementation of process improvements and modifications.
• Assist in the preparation of technical reports and documentation.
• Ensure adherence to safety and environmental procedures.
• Learn and apply process control principles and equipment.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Process simulation software

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Junior Process Engineer in East London, Eastern Cape. This entry-level role offers hands-on experience in process design, optimization, and troubleshooting under the guidance of senior engineers to improve plant efficiency, safety, and product quality.

The candidate will work on basic process calculations, data collection, and support for process improvements while adhering to safety procedures, in a collaborative environment ideal for launching a chemical engineering career