Energetic Materials Project Engineer

Rheinmetall; Somerset West; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package with

Incentive bonus

Pension fund

Medical schemes

Career development opportunities

On-site canteen and staff facilities

Job summary

Rheinmetall Somerset West is seeking a Chemical Engineer to develop, design, construct and commission chemical production facilities in the energetic materials sector. You will engage with clients and internal teams throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring compliance and effective information flow across multiple projects.

The role requires 3–5 years in process engineering, with a preference for energetic materials/EPCM exposure.

Qualifications

• B.Eng/B.Sc in Chemical Engineering required; related engineering qualifications considered.
• 3–5 years of process engineering experience in a chemical environment.
• Energetic materials and EPCM experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop, design, construct and Commission chemical production facilities in energetic materials environment.
• Manage internal and external stakeholders through project and proposal phase.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards and guidelines; work across multiple projects.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

Hazard studies

Engineering documentation

Education

B.Eng / B.Sc in Chemical Engineering

Master/Doctorate in Energetic Material science (advantage)

Tools

Aspen/HYSYS (process simulation)

Job description

Rheinmetall Somerset West is seeking a Chemical Engineer to develop, design, construct and commission chemical production facilities in the energetic materials sector. You will engage with clients and internal teams throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring compliance and effective information flow across multiple projects.

The role requires 3–5 years in process engineering, with a preference for energetic materials/EPCM exposure.