Intermediate Chemical Engineer

SavageOne Pty Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the power and energy sector is seeking an Intermediate Chemical Engineer in Johannesburg. This role offers a chance to work on innovative projects related to electricity generation, sustainability, and digital transformation, requiring a Bachelor's degree and extensive industry experience.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in the power, utilities, or energy sectors.
• Strong ability in documentation and compliance.
• Experience with energy trading workflows.

Responsibilities

• Support process optimization projects across facilities.
• Analyze and improve system performance.
• Collaborate on operational improvement initiatives.

Skills

Data analysis

Process optimization

Project collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering

Certification in ECSA

Tools

SCADA

PLC/DCS

Python

MATLAB

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Power & Energy Sector

Onsite

About the Role

We are looking for an Intermediate Chemical Engineer to support a range of engineering initiatives within the power and energy sector, including electricity generation, transmission, distribution, and trading. This role is ideal for an engineer with 8+ years of relevant experience, ready to contribute to projects that improve efficiency, system integration, and sustainability across complex energy operations.

This is a high-impact opportunity to work on both traditional and modern energy systems, contributing to the future of infrastructure, smart grid optimization, and regulatory compliance in the energy industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Support process optimization projects across power generation facilities and transmission/distribution networks

• Analyze and improve system performance using engineering principles and data-driven insights

• Collaborate with plant operators, engineers, and project managers on operational improvement initiatives

• Assist with digital transformation projects, including the implementation of monitoring systems and automation tools

• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts in safety, cost-efficiency, and energy utilization

• Participate in load planning, capacity management, and outage scheduling

• Develop and maintain documentation related to processes, technical standards, and compliance requirements

• Support feasibility studies for infrastructure upgrades and renewable energy integration

• Assist in energy trading support activities (e.g., process modelling, pricing simulations, reporting)

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field

• Certification in ECSA (Engineering Council of South Africa) or equivalent

• 8+ years of engineering experience in the power, utilities, or energy sectors

• Solid understanding of generation systems, grid operations, or energy trading workflows

• Familiarity with SCADA, PLC/DCS, and digital monitoring platforms is advantageous

• Skilled in using data analysis and modeling tools (e.g., Python, MATLAB, Excel, Power BI)

• Experience working in regulated environments with a focus on safety, compliance, and documentation

• Ability to contribute to project workstreams and collaborate with senior engineers

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Comfortable working both independently and within cross-functional teams

Contract Details

• Duration: 12 months (renewable based on project scope and performance)

• Working Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday

• Salary Range: Market-related / Competitive based on experience