Environmental Chemical Engineer

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & annual bonus

Health and retirement benefits

Paid training

Impact on environmental sustainability

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Kimberley, Northern Cape, South Africa, seeks an Environmental Chemical Engineer to manage and improve environmental performance at their facility. The role focuses on ensuring regulatory compliance, minimizing environmental impact, and driving sustainable practices across operations.

You will be involved in waste management, emissions control, water treatment, and environmental permitting, contributing to responsible industrial operations in the region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Environmental Engineering.
• 3-5 years of experience in environmental management within an industrial setting.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations and permitting processes.
• Experience with pollution control technologies and waste management techniques.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills related to environmental issues.
• Good communication skills for reporting and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies for waste reduction, recycling, and disposal.
• Monitor and report on air emissions, wastewater discharge, and other environmental parameters.
• Ensure compliance with all local, regional, and national environmental regulations.
• Manage environmental permits and assist in regulatory audits.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements to enhance environmental performance and resource efficiency.
• Conduct environmental impact assessments for new projects or process changes.

Skills

Environmental regulations

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Waste management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Environmental Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an Environmental Chemical Engineer to manage and improve environmental performance at their facility in Kimberley . This role focuses on ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, minimizing the environmental impact of operations, and developing sustainable practices. You will be involved in waste management, emissions control, water treatment, and environmental permitting. This is a crucial position for an engineer passionate about sustainability and committed to responsible industrial operations, contributing to the environmental stewardship of the Northern Cape region.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies for waste reduction, recycling, and disposal.
• Monitor and report on air emissions, wastewater discharge, and other environmental parameters.
• Ensure compliance with all local, regional, and national environmental regulations.
• Manage environmental permits and assist in regulatory audits.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements to enhance environmental performance and resource efficiency.
• Conduct environmental impact assessments for new projects or process changes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Environmental Engineering.
• 3-5 years of experience in environmental management within an industrial setting.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations and permitting processes.
• Experience with pollution control technologies and waste management techniques.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills related to environmental issues.
• Good communication skills for reporting and stakeholder engagement.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual bonus.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Paid training on environmental regulations and technologies.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact on environmental sustainability in Kimberley .
• Supportive team environment focused on responsible operations.