Mossel Bay Junior Process Engineer – Hands-On Internship

Placements24; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive stipend

Mentorship from experienced engineers

On-the-job training

Job summary

Placements24 invites applications for a Junior Process Engineer internship in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, focused on chemical process design, operation, and optimization. This full-time placement targets recent graduates or early-career professionals eager to learn within a petrochemical plant environment.

You will work with senior engineers, gain hands-on experience, and benefit from dedicated mentorship while contributing to safety, efficiency, and sustainable practices at our Mossel Bay

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Strong academic record and understanding of core chemical engineering principles.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior engineers in design and modification of chemical processes.
• Support process data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Participate in plant start-ups, shutdowns, and troubleshooting activities.
• Conduct literature reviews and research for process improvements.
• Prepare technical documentation, including reports and presentations.
• Learn and apply process simulation tools under guidance.
• Adhere to safety, health, and environmental regulations at the Mossel Bay site.
• Contribute to process safety studies and risk assessments.
• Gain practical experience in equipment operation and maintenance.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication

MS Office

Learning mindset

Education

Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Process simulation software

Job description

Placements24 invites applications for a Junior Process Engineer internship in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, focused on chemical process design, operation, and optimization. This full-time placement targets recent graduates or early-career professionals eager to learn within a petrochemical plant environment.

You will work with senior engineers, gain hands-on experience, and benefit from dedicated mentorship while contributing to safety, efficiency, and sustainable practices at our Mossel Bay