Hybrid Chem Process Development Engineer (Scale-Up & Pilot)

Placements24; Sandton; Ibrido; ZAR 900.000 - 1.400.000; Tempo pieno

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Hybrid work model

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Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 in Sandton, Gauteng seeks a skilled Chemical Process Development Engineer to lead the development, optimization, and scale-up of chemical processes from laboratory to commercial scale. The role emphasizes safe, sustainable design and close collaboration with R&D and manufacturing teams at our near-Sandton facilities.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in process simulation (Aspen Plus, ChemCAD), pilot plant operations, and experience turning innovative ideas into

Competenze

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering is required.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in chemical process development, scale-up, and optimization.
• Proven experience in designing and operating pilot plants.

Mansioni

• Design and execute laboratory and pilot-scale experiments to develop and optimize chemical processes.
• Develop process flow diagrams (PFDs) and piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) for new and existing processes.
• Perform process simulations and modeling to predict performance and identify optimal operating conditions.
• Troubleshoot process issues encountered during scale-up and pilot plant trials.
• Conduct techno-economic assessments and feasibility studies for new process technologies.
• Collaborate with R&D chemists, engineers, and manufacturing personnel to ensure seamless technology transfer.
• Ensure all process development activities comply with safety, health, and environmental standards.
• Document experimental procedures, results, and process designs thoroughly.

Conoscenze

Analytical thinking

Process design

Project management

Formazione

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering

Strumenti

Aspen Plus

ChemCAD

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 in Sandton, Gauteng seeks a skilled Chemical Process Development Engineer to lead the development, optimization, and scale-up of chemical processes from laboratory to commercial scale. The role emphasizes safe, sustainable design and close collaboration with R&D and manufacturing teams at our near-Sandton facilities.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in process simulation (Aspen Plus, ChemCAD), pilot plant operations, and experience turning innovative ideas into