Petrochemical Operations Engineer - Safety & Optimization

Placements24

Cape Town

On-site

ZAR 950,000 - 1,250,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonuses
Health insurance
Retirement savings plan
Relocation assistance
Training and career development
Supportive team environment

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a dynamic Chemical Engineer for Upington to oversee critical petrochemical operations, ensure safe and efficient plant performance, and drive process improvements. You will monitor processes, troubleshoot issues, and lead optimization initiatives in collaboration with safety and maintenance teams.

The ideal candidate brings 5–7 years of petrochemical experience, strong analytical skills, and deep knowledge of refining, hydrocarbon processing, and separation technologies, with

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.
  • 5-7 years of experience in petrochemical plant operations.
  • In-depth knowledge of refining, hydrocarbon processing and separation technologies.
  • Familiarity with DCS and Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS).
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor and control petrochemical processes to ensure optimal performance and product quality.
  • Troubleshoot operational problems, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions.
  • Conduct process analyses to identify opportunities for yield improvement and cost reduction.
  • Ensure adherence to SHE regulations and company policies.
  • Collaborate with operations, maintenance and safety teams to maintain plant integrity.
  • Participate in incident investigations and corrective actions.

Skills

Analytical thinking
Troubleshooting
Interpersonal skills
Team collaboration
Process monitoring
Process optimization
Yield improvement
Cost reduction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

DCS
SIS
Process control systems

Job description

Placements24 seeks a dynamic Chemical Engineer for Upington to oversee critical petrochemical operations, ensure safe and efficient plant performance, and drive process improvements. You will monitor processes, troubleshoot issues, and lead optimization initiatives in collaboration with safety and maintenance teams.

The ideal candidate brings 5–7 years of petrochemical experience, strong analytical skills, and deep knowledge of refining, hydrocarbon processing, and separation technologies, with

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