Hybrid Environmental Compliance Process Engineer

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Process Engineer - Environmental Compliance in Benoni to ensure regulatory compliance for chemical processes. You will monitor emissions, optimize wastewater treatment, manage waste streams, and lead environmental improvement initiatives across site operations.

The role demands a degree in Chemical or Environmental Engineering and at least four years in process engineering with a focus on environmental compliance, plus strong knowledge of NEMA and MPRDA requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Environmental Engineering.
• Minimum 4 years of process engineering experience focusing on environmental compliance.
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations (NEMA, MPRDA) and permitting.
• Experience with wastewater treatment, air pollution control, hazardous waste management.
• Proficiency in monitoring data analysis and report writing.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder influencing skills.
• Project management for environmental improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze plant emissions, effluent quality, and waste generation to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Develop and implement process modifications and operational strategies to reduce environmental impact.
• Manage and optimize wastewater treatment processes and other pollution control systems.
• Stay abreast of national and local environmental legislation and ensure the company's adherence.
• Prepare environmental reports, permit applications, and compliance documentation.
• Conduct environmental impact assessments for new projects and process changes.
• Collaborate with operations and engineering teams to integrate environmental considerations into daily activities and capital projects.
• Investigate environmental incidents, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and deliver environmental awareness training to site personnel.
• Identify opportunities for resource conservation and sustainable practices within the plant.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Process engineering

Data analysis

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Environmental Engineering

Tools

Process simulation software

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Process Engineer - Environmental Compliance in Benoni to ensure regulatory compliance for chemical processes. You will monitor emissions, optimize wastewater treatment, manage waste streams, and lead environmental improvement initiatives across site operations.

The role demands a degree in Chemical or Environmental Engineering and at least four years in process engineering with a focus on environmental compliance, plus strong knowledge of NEMA and MPRDA requirements.