Environmental Chemical Engineer

Placements24; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & benefits

On-site training & development

Impactful environmental projects

Sustainability-focused team

Retirement plan & paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a specialized Environmental Chemical Engineer to join a Mossel Bay sustainability team. The role focuses on developing and implementing chemical processes to minimize environmental impact and ensure regulatory compliance.

You will work on wastewater treatment, pollution control, and resource efficiency within chemical operations, collaborating with operations and engineering to embed sustainable practices in plant design and modifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering with environmental focus.
• Minimum 5 years in environmental compliance and process design in the chemical industry.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations, pollution control tech, and waste management.
• Proficiency with environmental modeling software and data analysis.
• Strong reporting and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement chemical treatment processes for industrial wastewater and emissions.
• Conduct environmental impact assessments and develop mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with local, national, and international regulations.
• Optimize processes to reduce waste and improve resource utilization.
• Monitor environmental performance metrics and prepare regulatory reports.
• Collaborate with operations and engineering teams to embed sustainable practices in plant design.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Data analysis

Reporting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering (environmental focus)

Tools

Environmental modeling software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a specialized Environmental Chemical Engineer to join their dedicated sustainability team in Mossel Bay . This role focuses on developing and implementing chemical processes and solutions to minimize environmental impact and ensure regulatory compliance. You will work on projects related to waste treatment, pollution control, and resource efficiency within our chemical operations. This on-site position is essential for driving our client's commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable manufacturing practices. You will be at the forefront of ensuring our operations meet and exceed environmental standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement chemical treatment processes for industrial wastewater and emissions.
• Conduct environmental impact assessments and develop mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with all local, national, and international environmental regulations.
• Optimize processes to reduce waste generation and improve resource utilization.
• Monitor environmental performance metrics and prepare regulatory reports.
• Collaborate with operations and engineering teams to integrate sustainable practices into plant design and modifications.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering with a specialization or strong focus on environmental engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in environmental compliance and process design within the chemical industry.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations, pollution control technologies, and waste management systems.
• Proficiency in environmental modeling software and data analysis.
• Strong understanding of chemical principles applied to environmental systems.
• Excellent reporting and communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on impactful environmental projects.
• Contribution to a company with a strong commitment to sustainability.
• On-site training and professional development opportunities.
• Retirement plan and paid time off.