Plant Chemical Engineer

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career advancement opportunities

Supportive work environment

Nelspruit location

Job summary

Placements24 in Mpumalanga seeks a Plant Chemical Engineer to manage and improve operations at their Nelspruit facility. You will troubleshoot processes, drive safety, reliability, and efficiency while ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.

The role emphasizes hands-on problem solving, collaboration with maintenance, and mentoring plant operators to optimize yields and reduce costs, contributing to strong plant performance and sustainable productivity in the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• At least 4 years of experience in a chemical plant or manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of chemical processes, unit operations, and process control.
• Experience with safety management systems and environmental compliance.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot operational issues and implement effective solutions.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and optimize day-to-day chemical plant operations, ensuring efficient production and adherence to schedules.
• Conduct root cause analysis for process deviations and equipment failures, implementing corrective actions.
• Develop and implement process improvements to enhance yield, reduce costs, and minimize environmental impact.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations and company policies.
• Collaborate with maintenance teams to ensure equipment reliability and plan for necessary upgrades or repairs.
• Train and mentor plant operators on process procedures and safety protocols.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Safety management systems

Process control systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a dedicated Plant Chemical Engineer to manage and improve operations at their facility in Nelspruit. This role is critical for ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of chemical processes within the plant. You will be involved in troubleshooting, process improvements, and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations. This is an ideal opportunity for an engineer who enjoys a hands-on approach and wants to make a tangible impact on plant performance and productivity in the Mpumalanga region.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and optimize day-to-day chemical plant operations, ensuring efficient production and adherence to schedules.
• Conduct root cause analysis for process deviations and equipment failures, implementing corrective actions.
• Develop and implement process improvements to enhance yield, reduce costs, and minimize environmental impact.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations and company policies.
• Collaborate with maintenance teams to ensure equipment reliability and plan for necessary upgrades or repairs.
• Train and mentor plant operators on process procedures and safety protocols.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• At least 4 years of experience in a chemical plant or manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of chemical processes, unit operations, and process control.
• Experience with safety management systems and environmental compliance.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot operational issues and implement effective solutions.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work in a key industrial role in Nelspruit.
• Potential for career advancement within the organization.
• Supportive work environment focused on operational excellence.
• Contribution to vital chemical production processes.