Hybrid Senior Production Chemist, Refinery Operations

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Medical and dental insurance

Retirement annuity fund

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, seeks a Senior Production Chemist to optimize refinery chemistry, ensure product quality, and troubleshoot process issues. The role balances on-site laboratory and plant support with remote analysis and reporting, within a leading integrated energy environment.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's or Master's in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering with 7+ years in petrochemical or refinery settings, and has hands-on proficiency with GC, HPLC, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in petrochemical or refinery operations.
• Experience with refining processes (crude distillation, catalytic cracking, hydrotreating).
• Proficiency with analytical instrumentation (GC, HPLC, spectroscopy) and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze refinery streams and finished products to ensure quality.
• Develop strategies to optimize additives, catalysts, and treatment programs.
• Investigate and resolve issues related to product quality, corrosion, and fouling.
• Conduct lab analyses using GC, HPLC, spectroscopy to support monitoring.
• Collaborate with operations and engineering to implement improvements.
• Maintain records and prepare technical reports on quality and usage.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering

Tools

GC

HPLC

Spectroscopy

Job description

Placements24 in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, seeks a Senior Production Chemist to optimize refinery chemistry, ensure product quality, and troubleshoot process issues. The role balances on-site laboratory and plant support with remote analysis and reporting, within a leading integrated energy environment.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's or Master's in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering with 7+ years in petrochemical or refinery settings, and has hands-on proficiency with GC, HPLC, and