Graduate Chemical Engineer

Elchemie; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 336 000; Full time

Job summary

A respected EPC engineering contractor in Johannesburg is seeking a graduate-level Chemical Engineer. The role involves assisting in process design, commissioning activities, and providing technical support. Ideal candidates should have a BEng or BTech in Chemical Engineering and a year of relevant experience. This position offers competitive pay and development opportunities.

Benefits

Mentorship from experienced engineers

Opportunities for international travel

Exposure to full project lifecycle

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in industrial training or exposure to water/wastewater treatment.
• Strong understanding of process design principles and P&ID interpretation.
• Willingness to travel locally and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Assist in performing detailed process engineering calculations.
• Support commissioning activities on water and wastewater treatment plants.
• Provide basic process design and technical input for proposal development.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork skills

Education

BEng or BTech in Chemical Engineering

Job description

What you’ll be doing

Process Design Responsibilities

• Assist in performing detailed process engineering calculations, energy balances.
• Support process unit sizing and preparation of process data sheets.
• Contribute to the development and review of Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
• Compile and maintain equipment schedules, including equipment capacities and specifications.
• Participate in developing process control philosophies and design documentation.
• Assist with general arrangement and electrical functionality approvals.

Commissioning and Training

• Support commissioning activities on water and wastewater treatment plants.
• Travel locally and internationally as required (approximately 70% local / 30% international).
• Gain exposure to multidisciplinary work across process, mechanical, and electrical systems.
• Assist with operator training and technical documentation.

Sales and Technical Support

• Provide basic process design and technical input for proposal development.
• Assist with preparing basic equipment lists and process flow details for tenders and quotations.

What you’ll need

• BEng or BTech in Chemical Engineering (completed).
• 01 year of experience (industrial training or exposure to water / wastewater treatment advantageous).
• Strong academic understanding of process design principles, mass and energy balances, and P&ID interpretation.
• Eagerness to learn, with good analytical, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to travel (local and international).
• Valid Passport.
• Medically fit to work in various environments, including confined spaces and heights.
• Valid drivers license preferred and own vehicle.

What is in it for you?

• Permanent position with a respected EPC engineering contractor.
• Competitive package : R300 000 R336 000 CTC per annum (based on qualifications & experience) Competitive remuneration package based on qualifications and experience.
• Mentorship from experienced process and project engineers.
• Exposure to full project lifecycle from design through commissioning.
• Opportunities for international travel and professional development.

A Few Things to Know

• Based in Johannesburg (Fourways area) travel is required (local and international).
• This is a graduate-level position offering structured technical growth.
• Applicants must be medically fit for site work.

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