Process Development Engineer - Speciality Chemicals

Placements24; Kempton Park; Presencial; ZAR 700.000 - 1.100.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a Process Development Engineer for its client in Tembisa, Gauteng. You will help convert new chemical formulations from lab scale to pilot and full-scale production, focusing on safety, quality and efficiency.

You will develop process flow diagrams, PFDs and P&IDs, run pilot plant trials, analyze data, and support technology transfer to production teams. This is a hands-on role in a forward-looking speciality chemicals company that values innovation and rigorous process

Formación

Responsabilidades

• Develop and optimize chemical manufacturing processes for new and existing speciality chemical products.
• Scale up processes from laboratory and pilot plant to commercial production, managing all technical aspects.
• Conduct pilot plant trials, gather data, and analyze results to refine process parameters.
• Develop PFDs, P&IDs, and equipment datasheets for new process installations or modifications.
• Perform process safety reviews and ensure compliance with all HSE regulations.
• Collaborate closely with R&D chemists and production teams to ensure seamless technology transfer.

Conocimientos

Chemical engineering

Process development

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client, a distinguished name in the speciality chemicals sector, is actively searching for a dedicated Process Development Engineer to enhance their operations in Tembisa, Gauteng. This role is crucial for innovating and improving the manufacturing processes of high-value chemical products. You will be involved in taking new chemical formulations from laboratory scale through to pilot and full-scale production, ensuring efficiency, safety, and quality at every stage. The successful candidate will be a proactive individual with a strong foundation in chemical engineering principles and practical experience in process scale-up and troubleshooting. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking company that invests in research and development, offering a chance to make significant contributions to product innovation and process enhancement within the Tembisa industrial area.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize chemical manufacturing processes for new and existing speciality chemical products.
• Scale up processes from laboratory and pilot plant to commercial production, managing all technical aspects.
• Conduct pilot plant trials, gather data, and analyze results to refine process parameters.
• Develop PFDs, P&IDs, and equipment datasheets for new process installations or modifications.
• Perform process safety reviews and ensure compliance with all HSE regulations.
• Collaborate closely with R&D chemists and production teams to ensure seamless technology