Process Engineer

Omnia Holdings; Sasolburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A chemical company in South Africa is seeking a Superintendent for Process Optimization. This role will lead initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, improve product quality, and ensure process safety. Key responsibilities include driving continuous improvement, managing resources effectively, and monitoring quality deviations. The ideal candidate has a degree in Chemical or Process Engineering and a green belt in DMAIC six sigma. This position offers an opportunity to make impactful changes in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related field is required.
• A green belt in the DMAIC six sigma process will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve processes and designs.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and correct performance deviations.
• Monitor and correct quality deviations.
• Write reports, prepare presentations, and create data-driven graphs.

Skills

Process optimization

Chemical analysis control

Root cause analysis

Continuous improvement

Team coaching

Education

Degree in Chemical Engineering

Degree in Process Engineering

Job description

The Superintendent for Process Optimization will lead initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, product quality, and process safety. The role focuses on improving chemical analysis control, reducing usage variance, driving continuous improvement, and auditing risk assessments to ensure SHE compliance and eliminate risks.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or related field.
• A green belt in the DMAIC six sigma process will be advantageous.

Experience

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or related field.
• A green belt in the DMAIC six sigma process will be advantageous.

Duties

Performance & Process Optimization

• Develop and improve processes and designs.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and correct performance deviations.
• Review material usage variance reports and implement corrective actions.
• Identify process deviations, analyze root causes, and take corrective action.
• Ensure reliability of processes and manage costs within budget.
• Provide technical support to production and perform mass and energy balance.
• Develop SOPs, process flowsheets, schematics, P&IDs, and control flowsheets.
• Track and report improvements visually and analytically.
• Train and coach teams from shop floor to management.
• Lead change management from planning to execution.

Project & Team Management

• Engage with Production and relevant stakeholders.
• Manage resources and projects effectively.
• Factor safety risks, maintenance costs, and capital expenses into plans.

Quality Assurance

• Monitor and correct quality deviations.
• Ensure projects meet specified standards and are executed with excellence.

Administration & Reporting

• Write reports, prepare presentations, and create data-driven graphs.
• Communicate effectively via email, meetings, and digital platforms.