Plant Chemical Engineer

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Training & development

Dynamic Randburg work environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Randburg is seeking a motivated Plant Chemical Engineer to join the operations team. You will manage daily plant processes, optimize performance, troubleshoot issues, and contribute to safety, quality, and efficiency improvements on site.

The ideal candidate has a chemical engineering background with 2–5 years of relevant experience and strong analytical and teamwork skills to support maintenance and production teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• 2-5 years of experience in a chemical plant or manufacturing environment.
• Solid understanding of chemical engineering principles and unit operations.
• Experience with process monitoring and control systems.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily plant operations, monitoring process parameters and ensuring adherence to production targets.
• Troubleshoot process upsets and equipment malfunctions, identifying root causes and implementing timely solutions.
• Support the implementation of process modifications and debottlenecking projects.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and quality standards and procedures.
• Collaborate with maintenance, operations, and quality control teams to maintain high operational performance.
• Assist in the development and training of plant operators on new procedures and processes.

Skills

Chemical Engineering

Process monitoring

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a motivated Plant Chemical Engineer to join their operational team in Randburg . This role is hands-on, focusing on the daily management and optimization of chemical plant processes. You will be instrumental in ensuring smooth production runs, troubleshooting operational issues, and implementing incremental improvements to enhance efficiency, safety, and product quality. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer looking to gain broad experience within a manufacturing environment in the bustling Gauteng region.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily plant operations, monitoring process parameters and ensuring adherence to production targets.
• Troubleshoot process upsets and equipment malfunctions, identifying root causes and implementing timely solutions.
• Support the implementation of process modifications and debottlenecking projects.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and quality standards and procedures.
• Collaborate with maintenance, operations, and quality control teams to maintain high operational performance.
• Assist in the development and training of plant operators on new procedures and processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering .
• 2-5 years of experience in a chemical plant or manufacturing environment.
• Solid understanding of chemical engineering principles and unit operations.
• Experience with process monitoring and control systems.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for on-the-job training and career development within the plant.
• A dynamic work environment in Randburg with direct impact on production outcomes.
• Contribution to a company focused on efficient and reliable chemical manufacturing.