Environmental Chemical Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings

Professional development

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Environmental Chemical Engineer to join our team in Sandton, South Africa. You will drive compliance with environmental regulations, design and manage pollution control systems, and develop strategies to minimize waste and conserve resources.

The role requires strong analytical abilities and excellent communication to support cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Chemical or Environmental Engineering and at least five

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or Environmental Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in environmental engineering, with a focus on industrial processes.
• Solid understanding of environmental regulations, permitting, and compliance procedures.
• Experience with wastewater treatment, air pollution control, and waste management technologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities related to environmental challenges.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement environmental management plans and strategies.
• Monitor and report on environmental performance, ensuring compliance with permits and regulations.
• Design, install, and operate pollution control equipment (e.g., wastewater treatment, air emission controls).
• Conduct environmental impact assessments (EIAs) for new projects and modifications.
• Investigate and address environmental incidents or non-compliance issues.
• Provide technical expertise on environmental matters to internal teams and management.
• Stay updated on evolving environmental legislation and best practices.

Skills

Environmental regulations

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelors or Masters in Chemical or Environmental Engineering

Tools

Wastewater treatment

Air pollution control

Waste management technologies

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated Environmental Chemical Engineer to join their team in Sandton . This role is essential for ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and implementing sustainable practices across the company's operations. You will be responsible for assessing environmental impacts, designing and managing pollution control systems, and developing strategies to minimize waste and conserve resources. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to environmental stewardship, combined with excellent technical and analytical skills to address complex environmental challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement environmental management plans and strategies.
• Monitor and report on environmental performance, ensuring compliance with permits and regulations.
• Design, install, and operate pollution control equipment (e.g., wastewater treatment, air emission controls).
• Conduct environmental impact assessments (EIAs) for new projects and modifications.
• Investigate and address environmental incidents or non-compliance issues.
• Provide technical expertise on environmental matters to internal teams and management.
• Stay updated on evolving environmental legislation and best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or Environmental Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in environmental engineering, with a focus on industrial processes.
• Solid understanding of environmental regulations, permitting, and compliance procedures.
• Experience with wastewater treatment , air pollution control, and waste management technologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities related to environmental challenges.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance and retirement savings.
• Opportunity to make a significant positive impact on environmental sustainability.
• Professional development and training in environmental compliance and technologies.
• A collaborative work environment in the vibrant city of Sandton .
• Support for professional affiliations and certifications.