Lead Chemical Engineer: Process Innovation & Safety

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 in Cape Town seeks a Lead Chemical Engineer to spearhead process innovation and development at a state‑of‑the‑art facility. You will guide a team of engineers in designing and implementing advanced chemical processes to achieve operational excellence and sustainable practices.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s or PhD in Chemical Engineering, 10+ years in chemical process design and leadership, and expertise in process modeling and safety analyses (HAZOP).

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Chemical Engineering.
• 10+ years in chemical industry with process design and project leadership.
• Expertise in process modeling and safety analyses (HAZOP).
• Proven ability to lead and manage engineering teams.
• In-depth knowledge of chemical reaction engineering, separations, and thermodynamics.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and optimization of chemical processes.
• Mentor a team of chemical engineers; provide technical direction.
• Oversee process safety analyses including HAZOP and safety recommendations.
• Develop and manage project scopes, budgets, and timelines for improvements.
• Collaborate with R&D to scale lab processes to production.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety standards.

Skills

Process design

Team leadership

Process modeling

Safety analyses

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Master's or PhD in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Process modeling software

Job description

Placements24 in Cape Town seeks a Lead Chemical Engineer to spearhead process innovation and development at a state‑of‑the‑art facility. You will guide a team of engineers in designing and implementing advanced chemical processes to achieve operational excellence and sustainable practices.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s or PhD in Chemical Engineering, 10+ years in chemical process design and leadership, and expertise in process modeling and safety analyses (HAZOP).