Lead Chemical Engineer

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier salary

Hybrid work model

Leadership training

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Chemical Engineer in Randburg to drive key projects and mentor a team. The role combines technical leadership with flexible hybrid work arrangements and a strong emphasis on safety and quality.

You will oversee design, development, and implementation of complex chemical processes, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and with excellence.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive chemical engineering experience.
• At least 3 years in a lead or supervisory role.
• Extensive experience in process design, project engineering, and management.
• In-depth knowledge of process safety management (PSM) and risk assessment methodologies.
• Strong leadership, team management, and communication skills.
• Experience working in a hybrid office environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of chemical engineers on diverse projects.
• Provide expert technical guidance on process design, scale-up, and optimization.
• Ensure all engineering designs comply with codes, standards, and regulations.
• Oversee project execution: scope, planning, resources, risks.
• Review and approve technical documentation, P&IDs, and safety information.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Process design

P&IDs

PSM

Risk assessment

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Master's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

P&IDs

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an experienced and dynamic Lead Chemical Engineer to spearhead key projects and mentor a team within their Randburg office. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to provide technical leadership while maintaining flexibility. You will be responsible for overseeing the design, development, and implementation of complex chemical processes, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of safety and quality. This is a crucial role for an engineer with strong leadership acumen and a deep technical background, driving innovation and excellence across the engineering department, and fostering a collaborative team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of chemical engineers on diverse projects.
• Provide expert technical guidance on process design, scale-up, and optimization.
• Ensure all engineering designs and activities comply with relevant codes, standards, and regulations.
• Oversee project execution, including scope definition, planning, resource allocation, and risk management.
• Review and approve technical documentation, P&IDs, and process safety information.
• Mentor junior engineers, foster professional development, and promote best practices within the team.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in chemical engineering, with at least 3 years in a lead or supervisory role.
• Extensive experience in process design, project engineering, and management.
• In-depth knowledge of process safety management (PSM) and risk assessment methodologies.
• Strong leadership, team management, and communication skills.
• Experience working in a hybrid office environment.

Benefits

• Top-tier annual salary and significant bonus potential.
• Hybrid work arrangement providing work-life balance.
• Comprehensive executive health, retirement, and insurance benefits.
• Generous professional development budget and leadership training.
• Opportunities for career advancement and executive track development.