Environmental Chemical Engineer

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 650,000 - 1,150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Retirement plan

Medical coverage

Safe work environment

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an Environmental Chemical Engineer to join our Bloemfontein team. You will design and manage wastewater treatment and air pollution controls, ensuring adherence to environmental regulations while driving sustainable practices across operations.

The ideal candidate has a strong environmental chemistry background, practical regulatory knowledge, and data-driven monitoring capabilities. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to the company’s environmental performance and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering with environmental specialization or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of experience in environmental engineering, preferably in chemical/manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations and permitting processes.
• Experience with environmental monitoring equipment and data analysis.
• Excellent problem-solving skills related to pollution control and waste management.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly in Bloemfontein.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage wastewater treatment and air pollution control systems.
• Conduct environmental impact assessments and develop mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with local, national, and international environmental regulations.
• Monitor environmental performance data and prepare regulatory reports.
• Investigate and resolve environmental incidents or non-compliance issues.
• Collaborate with operational teams to integrate sustainable practices into daily activities.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Pollution control

Waste management

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering (environmental specialization)

Tools

Environmental monitoring equipment

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a skilled Environmental Chemical Engineer to join their team in Bloemfontein. This role is dedicated to ensuring the company's operations meet and exceed environmental regulations, focusing on sustainable practices and pollution control. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and monitoring environmental systems and processes. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of environmental chemistry, regulatory compliance, and process engineering principles, coupled with a commitment to environmental stewardship. This position offers the chance to make a significant positive impact on the environmental performance of the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage wastewater treatment and air pollution control systems.
• Conduct environmental impact assessments and develop mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with all local, national, and international environmental regulations.
• Monitor environmental performance data and prepare regulatory reports.
• Investigate and resolve environmental incidents or non-compliance issues.
• Collaborate with operational teams to integrate sustainable practices into daily activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering with a specialization in environmental engineering or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in environmental engineering, preferably within the chemical or manufacturing sector.
• In-depth knowledge of environmental regulations and permitting processes.
• Experience with environmental monitoring equipment and data analysis.
• Strong problem-solving skills related to pollution control and waste management.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and communicate technical information clearly in Bloemfontein.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development in environmental compliance and sustainability.
• Contribution to environmental protection and sustainable operations.
• Retirement plan and comprehensive medical coverage.
• A commitment to fostering a safe and healthy work environment.