Hybrid Chemical Engineer: Process Optimization & Efficiency

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 540,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Chemical Engineer for its East London, Eastern Cape facility to drive process improvement and operational efficiency across production lines.

You will analyze data, conduct trials, and collaborate with plant operations and technical teams in a hybrid role balancing on-site analysis with remote planning. The role offers growth and exposure to SHE standards in chemical manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 4 years in process engineering with improvement track record.
• Strong analytical skills and data analysis tools experience.
• Familiar with process control principles and equipment.
• Knowledge of safety and environmental regulations in chemical manufacturing.
• Excellent problem-solving and results-oriented mindset.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Legally eligible to work in South Africa.

Responsibilities

• Analyze existing chemical processes to identify improvement areas in efficiency, yield, quality, and cost.
• Develop and implement data-driven strategies for process optimization and waste minimization.
• Conduct pilot studies and plant trials to test and validate improvements.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and quality assurance to implement changes.
• Troubleshoot process issues and develop sustainable solutions.
• Prepare technical reports, process documentation, and recommendations for management.
• Ensure improvements align with SHE standards.
• Stay informed about new technologies to enhance process efficiency.
• Support engineering in evaluating new equipment or modifications.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data analysis tools

Excel

Minitab

Process optimization

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Process control principles

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Chemical Engineer for its East London, Eastern Cape facility to drive process improvement and operational efficiency across production lines.

You will analyze data, conduct trials, and collaborate with plant operations and technical teams in a hybrid role balancing on-site analysis with remote planning. The role offers growth and exposure to SHE standards in chemical manufacturing.