Junior Process Engineer: Development & Optimization

Placements24; Gqeberha; In loco; ZAR 180.000 - 240.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Paid internship opportunity

Mentorship and training from senior/oh

Exposure to diverse process tech

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 is seeking a Junior Chemical Engineer for a dynamic chemical manufacturing client in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape. The role offers exposure to design, testing, and optimization of chemical processes, working under senior engineers to gain practical skills and industry insight.

The ideal candidate is a recent chemical engineering graduate or early-career professional with strong fundamentals in thermodynamics, mass transfer, and reaction kinetics, plus excellent analytical and

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering required.
• Recent graduate or up to 2 years of relevant experience.
• Strong fundamentals in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, mass transfer, and reaction kinetics.

Mansioni

• Assist senior engineers in the design, development, and testing of new chemical processes.
• Conduct laboratory experiments and pilot plant trials under supervision.
• Collect, organize, and analyze process data using relevant software tools.
• Prepare technical reports, summaries, and documentation for process development activities.
• Support troubleshooting of existing processes and implement minor optimization adjustments.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure proper calibration and functioning.
• Participate in safety reviews and ensure adherence to all safety protocols in the lab and plant.
• Collaborate with team members on various process improvement projects.
• Assist in the preparation of Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and equipment specifications.
• Stay updated with relevant chemical engineering principles and technologies.

Conoscenze

Analytical skills

Process data analysis

Microsoft Office

Written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Strumenti

Process simulation software

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 is seeking a Junior Chemical Engineer for a dynamic chemical manufacturing client in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape. The role offers exposure to design, testing, and optimization of chemical processes, working under senior engineers to gain practical skills and industry insight.

The ideal candidate is a recent chemical engineering graduate or early-career professional with strong fundamentals in thermodynamics, mass transfer, and reaction kinetics, plus excellent analytical and