Plant Chemist

Trs Staffing Solutions; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in low-carbon energy is seeking a Plant Chemist to oversee daily chemical operations, ensure safety, and develop chemistry strategies. Requires an accredited degree in chemical engineering or chemistry, and at least 4-6 years in a power and water plant. The role is based in Johannesburg, offering a chance to grow in a purpose-driven team committed to sustainability.

Qualifications

• At least 4-6 years of experience in the chemistry of a large power and water plant, with 3 years preferably in the capacity of a chemist.
• Demonstrated competence supported by relevant education and training.
• Strong understanding of engineering concepts and principles.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily plant chemistry operations to ensure targets are met safely and efficiently.
• Assist in developing short-and long-term chemistry strategies for the plant.
• Ensure control of chemistry through the DCS and laboratory sampling plan.
• Communicate plant equipment issues to maintenance team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Chemical analysis

Budget control

Education

Accredited chemical engineering / chemistry degree

Job description

Our client, a global leader in low‑carbon energy and services, committed to accelerating the transition toward a carbon‑neutral world. With operations in over 70 countries and more than 96,000 employees, the company designs and provide innovative solutions for energy efficiency, renewable energy, and sustainable infrastructure. The company focuses on three core activities: low‑carbon power generation, energy infrastructure, and customer solutions. Seeking a Plant Chemist to join and be part of a purpose‑driven team and find a place to grow and make a real impact in shaping a sustainable future. This position is located in Port Elizabeth.

Key Responsibilities :

• To supervise and oversee daily plant chemistry operation performed in order to ensure that chemistry targets are achieved safely, efficiently and within the company rules and procedures, OEM guidelines, legal, environmental, contractual and other requirements.
• Assist in development of the short‑and long‑term chemistry strategy for the plant.
• Assist to establish the appropriate procedures and computerized maintenance management processes as applicable to a prudent chemistry management, in particular the permit to work system.
• Understands and master the plant emergency handling procedures.
• Participates in the plant training and qualification program.
• Ensure control of the chemistry through the plant distributed control system (DCS) and laboratory sampling plan.
• Supervises plant chemicals handling and storage.
• Identifies problems with plant equipment and clearly communicates the conditions associated with these problems to the plant maintenance team.
• Develops KPI in line with the business plan.

Maintaining high standards of management, ethics and leadership.

Qualifications and Skills Requirements :

• An accredited chemical engineering / chemistry degree.
• Demonstrated competence at engineering level supported by relevant education and training. At least 4‑6 year experience in the chemistry of a large power and water plant, 3 of which should preferably be in the capacity of a chemist.
• Engineering concepts and principles.
• Interaction with purchasing, finance and accounting, maintenance, administration and HR.
• Budget control and reporting.

Ability to build effective relationships with key stakeholders.