Petrochemical Process Engineer - Safety & Optimization

Placements24; Welkom; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Chemical Engineer to join its Welkom operation in the Free State. You will oversee day-to-day plant processes, monitor parameters, and troubleshoot deviations while supporting safety and environmental compliance in a demanding petrochemical environment.

You will work with experienced professionals on process safety, debottlenecking studies, and capacity improvement projects to enhance efficiency and product quality.

Qualifications

• B.Eng. or B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering.
• 3-5 years of experience in a chemical plant environment, preferably petrochemicals or refining.
• Strong understanding of unit operations relevant to petrochemical processing (e.g., distillation, cracking, reaction engineering).
• Experience with process control systems and instrumentation.
• Proficiency in process safety principles and risk assessment techniques.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a demanding operational environment.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to high standards of safety and environmental performance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day chemical processes within the plant.
• Monitor process parameters and equipment performance, implementing adjustments as needed.
• Troubleshoot process deviations and equipment malfunctions, leading to timely resolutions.
• Participate in process safety management (PSM) activities, including HAZOP studies.
• Identify and implement projects to improve process efficiency, yield, and product quality.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, health, and environmental regulations.
• Support the maintenance and reliability teams with technical expertise.
• Develop and update operational procedures and training materials.
• Contribute to debottlenecking studies and capacity improvement projects.

Skills

Process engineering

HJSA knowledge

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Education

B.Eng. or B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Process control systems

Instrumentation

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Chemical Engineer to join its Welkom operation in the Free State. You will oversee day-to-day plant processes, monitor parameters, and troubleshoot deviations while supporting safety and environmental compliance in a demanding petrochemical environment.

You will work with experienced professionals on process safety, debottlenecking studies, and capacity improvement projects to enhance efficiency and product quality.