Graduate Process Engineer

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Graduate salary bonus

Hands-on experience

Mentorship

Hybrid work

Professional certifications

Job summary

Placements24 in Richards Bay is seeking a proactive Graduate Process Engineer to join our operations team and contribute to efficiency, safety and sustainability initiatives. You will work with senior engineers to analyze, design, and improve manufacturing and operational processes in a hands-on capacity.

The ideal candidate holds a relevant engineering degree and demonstrates strong analytical and communication skills, with a commitment to environmental standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Industrial Engineering required.
• Fundamental understanding of chemical or manufacturing processes and process control.
• Proficiency in process simulation software is advantageous.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret complex operational data.
• Good communication skills and commitment to workplace safety and environmental standards.

Responsibilities

• Analyze existing industrial processes to identify efficiency, quality, and cost improvements.
• Assist in development and implementation of new process designs and modifications.
• Conduct process simulations and feasibility studies for proposed changes.
• Monitor process performance, collect data, and generate KPI reports.
• Collaborate with operations teams to troubleshoot process-related issues and implement solutions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Process simulation software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for proactive and technically minded Graduate Process Engineers to contribute to their operational efficiency initiatives in Richards Bay . This role is perfect for recent graduates eager to learn about industrial processes and optimization. You will work closely with senior engineers to analyze, design, and improve manufacturing and operational processes, focusing on efficiency, safety, and sustainability. This is a hands-on position within a key industrial hub, offering significant learning opportunities and a direct impact on operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze existing industrial processes to identify areas for improvement in efficiency, quality, and cost.


• Assist in the development and implementation of new process designs and modifications.


• Conduct process simulations and feasibility studies for proposed changes.


• Monitor process performance, collect data, and generate reports on key performance indicators.


• Collaborate with operations teams to troubleshoot process-related issues and implement solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related process-focused field.


• Fundamental understanding of chemical or manufacturing processes and process control.


• Proficiency in process simulation software is advantageous.


• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex operational data.


• Good communication skills and a commitment to workplace safety and environmental standards.

Benefits

• Competitive graduate salary and performance bonuses.


• Hands-on experience in industrial process optimization.


• Mentorship from experienced process engineering professionals.


• Hybrid work arrangement for a balanced work environment.


• Support for professional development and certifications in process engineering.