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Intermediate Chemical Engineer

SavageOne Pty Ltd

Johannesburg

On-site

ZAR 600,000 - 900,000

Full time

13 days ago

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector seeks an Intermediate Chemical Engineer to enhance efficiency and sustainability in power systems. The role involves optimizing processes, collaborating with teams, and contributing to innovative energy solutions. Ideal candidates will have over 8 years of experience and a robust engineering background.

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of engineering experience in power or energy sectors.
  • Solid understanding of generation systems and grid operations.
  • Experience with SCADA, PLC/DCS, and digital monitoring platforms.

Responsibilities

  • Support process optimization projects across power generation.
  • Analyze system performance using engineering principles.
  • Collaborate with teams on operational improvement.

Skills

Analytical skills
Data analysis
Process optimization
Communication
Collaboration

Education

Bachelors Degree in Chemical Engineering
Certification in ECSA

Tools

Python
MATLAB
Excel
Power BI

Job description

About the job Intermediate Chemical Engineer

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

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

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