Polymer Production Engineer — Growth & Impact in George

Placements24; George; Sur place; ZAR 900 000 - 1 200 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Leave allowance

Career advancement

Professional development

Polymer development projects

Stable work environment

Résumé du poste

Placements24 seeks a Chemical Engineer to lead the design, development, and optimization of polymer production processes in George, Western Cape. The role emphasizes safe, efficient, and environmentally compliant manufacturing and offers exposure to advanced polymer technologies.

The ideal candidate will have 4+ years in chemical process engineering, a Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering, and strong data analysis, process simulation, and safety skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of hands-on experience in chemical process engineering focused on polymers.
• Proven ability to conduct process simulations and data analysis.
• Knowledge of polymerisation techniques, material science, and rheology.
• Familiarity with process safety management (PSM) and risk assessment.
• Excellent problem-solving and meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsabilités

• Oversee day-to-day operations of polymer production lines for optimal performance.
• Design, implement and refine chemical processes for polymers.
• Analyze process data to identify efficiency, quality, and cost improvements.
• Develop and implement quality control procedures for materials and products.
• Collaborate with R&D to scale up polymer formulations from lab to production.
• Ensure safety and environmental compliance throughout production.

Connaissances

Polymer science

Process simulations

Data analysis

PSM knowledge

Safety compliance

Communication

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Outils

Process control systems

Instrumentation

Description du poste

Placements24 seeks a Chemical Engineer to lead the design, development, and optimization of polymer production processes in George, Western Cape. The role emphasizes safe, efficient, and environmentally compliant manufacturing and offers exposure to advanced polymer technologies.

The ideal candidate will have 4+ years in chemical process engineering, a Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering, and strong data analysis, process simulation, and safety skills.