Principal Process Engineer - Remote

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 2,999,000 - 4,665,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive bonus

Global health, retirement & insurance

Fully remote work arrangement

Career growth & thought leadership

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Process Engineer to lead the technical direction of complex chemical process design from a fully remote capacity. You will mentor engineers, set best practices, and drive innovation across projects originating from Port Elizabeth operations.

This senior role requires deep expertise in process simulation, modeling, and scaling up challenging chemical processes, with a focus on safety, efficiency, and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• 12+ years in chemical process engineering with project leadership.
• Expertise in process simulation, modeling, and optimization.

Responsibilities

• Lead conceptualization and detailed design of novel chemical processes and systems.
• Provide expert technical guidance and mentorship to engineering teams remotely.
• Develop and implement advanced process control strategies and optimization techniques.
• Conduct high-level risk assessments and ensure compliance with global safety and environmental standards.
• Champion adoption of new technologies to improve process performance and sustainability.

Skills

Process simulation

Process optimization

Leadership

Mentoring

Remote collaboration

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a distinguished Principal Process Engineer to join their team in a fully remote capacity, supporting projects that originate from our Port Elizabeth operations. This is a senior-level role responsible for leading the technical direction of complex chemical process design and optimization projects. You will be instrumental in setting best practices, mentoring engineers, and driving innovation across the organization. This is a unique opportunity for a highly experienced professional to leverage their expertise to shape critical projects from anywhere, contributing to the company's strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the conceptualization and detailed design of novel chemical processes and systems.
• Provide expert technical guidance and mentorship to engineering teams remotely.
• Develop and implement advanced process control strategies and optimization techniques.
• Conduct high-level risk assessments and ensure compliance with global safety and environmental standards.
• Champion the adoption of new technologies and methodologies to improve process performance and sustainability.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or a related field.
• 12+ years of extensive experience in chemical process engineering, including significant project leadership roles.
• Demonstrated expertise in process simulation, modeling, and optimization for complex systems.
• Proven track record of successfully scaling up challenging chemical processes.
• Exceptional analytical, strategic thinking, and communication skills for remote collaboration.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and executive-level bonus structure.
• Comprehensive global health, retirement, and insurance benefits.
• Significant opportunities for professional growth, thought leadership, and impact.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering maximum flexibility.
• Engage in high-impact, cutting-edge projects with a leading industry player.