Hybrid Chemical Process Engineer – Scale-Up & Pilot Plant

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Híbrido; ZAR 520.000 - 760.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid work model

Competitive salary and benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

WhatJobs Direct is seeking a Chemical Process Engineer for a hybrid role in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, ZA. You will translate laboratory findings into scalable industrial processes, work with R&D teams, and optimize procedures for efficiency and sustainability, balancing on-site collaboration with remote work.

The role emphasizes scaling up processes, conducting pilot trials, and ensuring safety and quality compliance while contributing to innovative chemical solutions in the Western Cape's

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in chemical process development, scale-up, or R&D support.
• Experience with pilot plant operations and data analysis.

Responsabilidades

• Support R&D teams in scaling up new chemical processes from laboratory to pilot and commercial scales.
• Design and conduct pilot plant experiments, analyze results, and recommend process modifications.
• Develop and optimize process parameters to improve yield, purity, and efficiency.
• Prepare Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) for new and existing processes.
• Troubleshoot process issues encountered during scale-up and production phases.
• Conduct feasibility studies for new process technologies and equipment.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and safety teams to ensure successful process implementation.
• Maintain detailed records of experimental procedures, results, and process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant safety, environmental, and quality standards.

Conocimientos

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Herramientas

Process simulation software

Descripción del empleo

WhatJobs Direct is seeking a Chemical Process Engineer for a hybrid role in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, ZA. You will translate laboratory findings into scalable industrial processes, work with R&D teams, and optimize procedures for efficiency and sustainability, balancing on-site collaboration with remote work.

The role emphasizes scaling up processes, conducting pilot trials, and ensuring safety and quality compliance while contributing to innovative chemical solutions in the Western Cape's