Industrial Chem Process Engineer - Growth & Relocation

Placements24; Siyancuma Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical and retirement benefits

Relocation assistance may be provided

Professional growth opportunities

Safety-focused culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Process Engineer specialized in industrial chemicals for a role in Upington. You will optimize and maintain production processes, ensure safety and regulatory adherence, and drive improvements across design, troubleshooting, and documentation.

The position emphasizes collaboration with operations, maintenance and quality teams to achieve production goals, with opportunities for professional growth within a safety-focused culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field is required.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in process engineering within an industrial chemical environment.
• Solid understanding of chemical principles, unit operations, and process safety.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize industrial chemical processes to maximize efficiency and yield.
• Monitor process performance using key performance indicators and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Troubleshoot process issues, identify root causes, and develop sustainable solutions.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and quality control teams to achieve production goals.
• Develop and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) and process documentation.

Skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Good communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Process simulation software

Data analysis tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Process Engineer specialized in industrial chemicals for a role in Upington. You will optimize and maintain production processes, ensure safety and regulatory adherence, and drive improvements across design, troubleshooting, and documentation.

The position emphasizes collaboration with operations, maintenance and quality teams to achieve production goals, with opportunities for professional growth within a safety-focused culture.