Principal Chemical Engineer - Plant Optimization

Placements24; Centurion; Hybride; ZAR 1 900 000 - 3 400 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health and wellness benefits

Remote work allowance

Professional development and training

Bonus potential

Résumé du poste

Placements24 in Centurion, South Africa, seeks a Principal Chemical Engineer to lead strategic plant-wide optimization, drive efficiency, and improve yield and sustainability across sites. This remote-first role requires overseeing complex projects and guiding on-site teams.

You will leverage advanced data analytics, process modeling, and simulation to deliver measurable improvements, mentor engineers, and ensure safety and compliance while shaping the future of industrial processes from a

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Chemical Engineering required.
• 12+ years in chemical process engineering with emphasis on plant optimization.
• Proven expertise in advanced process modeling, simulation, and data analysis.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsabilités

• Lead plant-wide process optimization strategies.
• Use APC and data analytics to boost performance.
• Perform root-cause investigations and debottlenecking.
• Develop process models and simulations for design and optimization.
• Mentor a team of chemical and process engineers.

Connaissances

Process modeling

Simulation

Data analysis

Process control

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Problem solving

Formation

Master's or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering

Outils

APC tools

Process simulation software

Data analytics tools

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client, a leader in industrial manufacturing, is seeking a highly accomplished Principal Chemical Engineer to join their strategic operations team, based in **Centurion, Gauteng**. This role is pivotal in driving significant improvements in plant efficiency, yield, and sustainability across multiple sites. As a Principal Engineer, you will be responsible for leading complex optimization initiatives, leveraging advanced data analytics, simulation, and process modeling techniques. This is a remote-first position, offering flexibility while requiring strategic oversight and collaboration with on-site teams. You will act as a subject matter expert, providing critical technical guidance and driving best practices in process engineering. The ideal candidate possesses a strong blend of technical depth, strategic vision, and leadership capabilities, eager to shape the future of industrial processes from a remote setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of plant-wide process optimization strategies.
• Utilize advanced process control (APC) and data analytics to enhance operational performance.
• Conduct in-depth process analysis, root cause investigations, and debottlenecking studies.
• Develop and maintain sophisticated process models and simulations for design and optimization purposes.
• Mentor and guide a team of chemical and process engineers on complex technical challenges.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and management teams to achieve strategic goals.
• Ensure adherence to all safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Identify and evaluate new technologies for potential implementation to improve efficiency and sustainability.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum of 12 years of extensive experience in chemical process engineering, with a strong emphasis on plant optimization and scale-up.
• Proven expertise in advanced process modeling, simulation, and data analysis tools.
• Deep knowledge of process control strategies and instrumentation.
• Demonstrated success in leading major process improvement projects.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical information effectively.
• Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng) registration is highly preferred.

Benefits

• A highly competitive salary package, reflecting the senior nature of the role.
• Significant bonus potential based on performance and project success.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Generous remote work allowance and support.
• Opportunities for continued professional development and leadership training.
• Contribution to impactful projects that drive industrial advancement from **Centurion, Gauteng**.