Procedure Consultant

Network Finance; Gauteng; In loco; ZAR 900.000 - 1.500.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Network Finance is seeking a senior Chemical Process Engineer to lead the development, review, and optimisation of SOPs and operational procedures for a busy chemical plant in Gauteng. You will shape technical work instructions, verify alignment with engineering specs and safety standards, and drive continuous improvement.

The role requires extensive experience in chemical processing environments, strong report writing, and the ability to work independently with multidisciplinary teams to

Competenze

• BEng or BTech in Chemical Engineering required.
• Minimum 15 years' industrial experience in chemical processing or plant environments.
• Proven track record in developing, reviewing and implementing operational procedures.
• Strong knowledge of chemical process engineering and process safety.
• Experience in plant commissioning, start-up and process optimisation.
• Excellent technical report-writing and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and engage with multidisciplinary teams.

Mansioni

• Develop, review and optimise Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Compile and maintain operating, maintenance, commissioning and shutdown procedures.
• Develop detailed technical work instructions and operational guidelines.
• Review existing plant procedures and identify gaps and opportunities for improvement.
• Provide specialist technical input on chemical processing and plant operations.
• Ensure operational procedures align with engineering specifications, safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in process hazard assessments, HAZOP studies and operational risk assessments.
• Support plant commissioning, start-up, shutdown and operational readiness activities.
• Review process documentation and ensure consistency with plant design and operating philosophies.
• Identify operational risks and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Work closely with engineering, operations, maintenance and SHEQ teams.
• Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence through effective procedure management.

Conoscenze

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Technical reporting

Communication

Formazione

BEng/BTech in Chemical Engineering

Descrizione del lavoro

The role will focus on developing, reviewing, optimising and implementing technical and operational procedures to support safe, efficient and reliable plant operations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in chemical processing environments, operational procedures, process engineering and industrial plant operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, review and optimise Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Compile and maintain operating, maintenance, commissioning and shutdown procedures.
• Develop detailed technical work instructions and operational guidelines.
• Review existing plant procedures and identify gaps and opportunities for improvement.
• Provide specialist technical input on chemical processing and plant operations.
• Ensure operational procedures align with engineering specifications, safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in process hazard assessments, HAZOP studies and operational risk assessments.
• Support plant commissioning, start-up, shutdown and operational readiness activities.
• Review process documentation and ensure consistency with plant design and operating philosophies.
• Identify operational risks and recommend appropriate corrective and preventive actions.
• Work closely with engineering, operations, maintenance and SHEQ teams.
• Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence through effective procedure management.

Minimum Requirements

• BEng or BTech degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum 15 years' relevant industrial experience.
• Extensive experience within chemical processing or industrial plant environments.
• Proven track record in developing, reviewing and implementing operational procedures.
• Strong knowledge of chemical process engineering and industrial operations.
• Understanding of process safety, HAZOP, risk assessments and regulatory compliance.
• Experience in plant commissioning, start-up and process optimisation.
• Excellent technical report-writing and documentation skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and engage with multidisciplinary technical teams.

Advantageous Experience

• Gas separation and purification technologies.
• Chemical separation processes.
• High-purity chemical processing.
• Industrial gas processing.
• Process control and instrumentation.
• Plant commissioning and operational readiness.
• Quality assurance and regulatory compliance.
• Development and implementation of engineering and operating philosophies.