On-Site Chemical Engineer: Plant Optimization & Safety

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Vor Ort; ZAR 520.000 - 900.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Performance bonus

Training opportunities

Career progression

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 seeks a hands-on Chemical Engineer to support an on-site industrial plant in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. You will troubleshoot process issues, drive continuous improvement, and collaborate with operations, maintenance and safety teams.

This role focuses on safe, efficient, and reliable plant operation, with responsibilities spanning process monitoring, data analysis, SOP development, and assisting in start-ups and enhancements.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• 2–5 years of experience in plant operations support or process engineering within the chemical industry.
• Solid understanding of chemical engineering principles including thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer.
• Experience with process monitoring, data analysis, and basic simulation tools.

Aufgaben

• Provide technical support to plant operations, troubleshooting process upsets and equipment malfunctions.
• Monitor key process variables and performance indicators, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Implement process changes and upgrades to enhance efficiency, yield, and safety.
• Participate in safety reviews, hazard analyses, and incident investigations.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and operating manuals.
• Collaborate with the maintenance team to ensure effective equipment reliability and preventative maintenance programs.

Kenntnisse

Chemical engineering principles

Troubleshooting

Data analysis

Process safety awareness

Cross-functional collaboration

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Process simulation software

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 seeks a hands-on Chemical Engineer to support an on-site industrial plant in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. You will troubleshoot process issues, drive continuous improvement, and collaborate with operations, maintenance and safety teams.

This role focuses on safe, efficient, and reliable plant operation, with responsibilities spanning process monitoring, data analysis, SOP development, and assisting in start-ups and enhancements.