Junior Process Engineer - Remote Role

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Remote work

Training resources

Career growth

Team collaboration culture

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a Junior Process Engineer to join a fully remote engineering team. You will support senior engineers on process design, optimization, data analysis, and documentation across various chemical industry applications, with the role originating from Upington.

The position offers extensive learning opportunities, a flexible remote setup, competitive compensation for a junior role, and access to online training modules to develop technical and collaboration

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or closely related field.
• Foundational understanding of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics.
• Proficiency in Excel for data analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving aptitude.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for remote collaboration.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior engineers in designing and developing chemical processes.
• Collect, organize, and analyze process data to identify trends and improvements.
• Prepare technical reports and process flow diagrams.
• Support troubleshooting for operational issues and deviations.
• Participate in process hazard reviews and implement safety recommendations.
• Conduct literature reviews on new process technologies.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Remote collaboration

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Junior Process Engineer to join their innovative, fully remote engineering team. This role is ideal for an early-career engineer looking to develop their skills in process design, optimization, and analysis across various chemical industry applications. You will support senior engineers on projects, assist with data analysis, documentation, and contribute to the continuous improvement of processes, regardless of geographical location, though originating from a need felt in Upington . The position offers a fantastic opportunity to gain broad experience in chemical engineering, working with a forward-thinking company that champions flexible and remote work arrangements.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist senior engineers in the design and development of chemical processes.
• Collect, organize, and analyze process data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Prepare technical reports, documentation, and process flow diagrams.
• Support troubleshooting efforts for operational issues and process deviations.
• Participate in process hazard reviews and assist in implementing safety recommendations.
• Conduct literature reviews and research on new process technologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a closely related field.
• Foundational understanding of chemical engineering principles, including thermodynamics and fluid mechanics.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel for data analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving aptitude.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective remote collaboration.
• Ability to work independently and manage tasks effectively in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary for a junior role with clear growth potential.
• Fully remote position providing maximum flexibility and work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Access to online training modules and professional development resources.
• Supportive remote team culture focused on learning and collaboration.