Lead Chemical Engineer - Remote

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 2,936,000 - 3,915,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Comprehensive remote work benefits

Health insurance contributions

Retirement contributions

Budget for professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Chemical Engineer to guide complex process development and optimization in a fully remote role. The position involves technical leadership, mentoring junior engineers, and virtual collaboration across time zones to drive the innovation pipeline.

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s or PhD in Chemical Engineering with 10+ years of experience in process design, scale-up, and project leadership, plus strong skills in process simulation and remote collaboration.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Chemical Engineering.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in chemical process design, development, and scale-up.
• Proven experience leading complex engineering projects and teams.
• Expertise in process simulation and modeling, with a strong theoretical background.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills suited for a remote setting.
• Experience with stage-gate project management methodologies is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical direction and execution of major chemical engineering projects.
• Develop and validate new chemical processes, focusing on scalability, efficiency, and sustainability.
• Provide expert technical guidance and mentorship to a team of chemical engineers.
• Oversee process design packages, including P&IDs, equipment specifications, and safety reviews.
• Collaborate closely with R&D, manufacturing, and business development teams virtually.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry best practices in chemical engineering.

Education

Master's or PhD degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Lead Chemical Engineer to join their globally distributed team, operating in a fully remote capacity. This senior position will guide complex chemical process development and optimization projects from concept to completion, contributing significantly to the company's innovation pipeline. You will provide technical leadership, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate virtually with cross-functional teams across different time zones. The ideal candidate thrives in an independent, remote work environment and possesses exceptional project management and strategic thinking skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the technical direction and execution of major chemical engineering projects.
• Develop and validate new chemical processes, focusing on scalability, efficiency, and sustainability.
• Provide expert technical guidance and mentorship to a team of chemical engineers.
• Oversee process design packages, including P&IDs, equipment specifications, and safety reviews.
• Collaborate closely with R&D, manufacturing, and business development teams virtually.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry best practices in chemical engineering.

Requirements

• Master's or PhD degree in Chemical Engineering.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in chemical process design, development, and scale-up.
• Proven experience in leading complex engineering projects and teams.
• Expertise in process simulation and modeling , with a strong theoretical background.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills suited for a remote setting.
• Experience with stage-gate project management methodologies is highly valued.

Benefits

• Top-tier competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Comprehensive remote work benefits package, including health insurance and retirement contributions.
• Significant budget for professional development, conferences, and training.
• Flexibility and autonomy of a fully remote role.
• Opportunity to shape the future of chemical innovation for a leading company.