Junior Chemical Engineer - Petrochemicals

Placements24; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings

Structured training

Mentorship program

Career advancement

Job summary

Placements24 in Tembisa seeks a Junior Chemical Engineer to join its rapidly expanding petrochemical division. This entry-level role offers hands-on experience under guidance from senior engineers, assisting in process development, operation, and optimization.

You will gain exposure to plant operations and process analysis, contributing to high safety and environmental standards and ongoing learning in a dynamic industrial setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Strong academic record and foundational knowledge of chemical engineering principles.
• Familiarity with process simulation software is an advantage.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior engineers in the design, modification, and maintenance of chemical process equipment and systems.
• Support process troubleshooting and data analysis to identify areas for improvement.
• Conduct routine laboratory tests and pilot plant trials under supervision.
• Prepare technical documentation, including reports, drawings, and operating procedures.
• Ensure adherence to all safety, health, and environmental regulations on-site.
• Participate in process hazard analyses and risk assessments.

Skills

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Communication

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Process simulation software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an enthusiastic and driven Junior Chemical Engineer to join their rapidly expanding petrochemical division in Tembisa . This entry-level position offers an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate to gain hands-on experience in a challenging industrial setting. You will work under the guidance of senior engineers, assisting in the development, operation, and optimization of chemical processes. The role is designed to foster growth, offering exposure to various aspects of chemical engineering, from plant operations to process analysis, contributing to a team committed to high operational standards and continuous learning within the vibrant industrial landscape of Tembisa .

Key Responsibilities

• Assist senior engineers in the design, modification, and maintenance of chemical process equipment and systems.
• Support process troubleshooting and data analysis to identify areas for improvement.
• Conduct routine laboratory tests and pilot plant trials under supervision.
• Prepare technical documentation, including reports, drawings, and operating procedures.
• Ensure adherence to all safety, health, and environmental regulations on-site.
• Participate in process hazard analyses and risk assessments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering .
• Strong academic record and foundational knowledge of chemical engineering principles.
• Familiarity with process simulation software is an advantage.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary and potential for annual raises.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and retirement savings.
• Structured training and mentorship program with experienced engineers.
• Exposure to large-scale chemical plant operations in Tembisa .
• Opportunities for career advancement within the company.