Process Engineer - Chemical Manufacturing

Placements24; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Safety focused workplace

Environmental responsibility

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Process Engineer for their Polokwane facility. You will design and optimize chemical processes, troubleshoot operations, and drive improvements for yield and cost efficiency.

The role requires a Chemical Engineering degree and hands-on experience in process engineering, with familiarity in Aspen Plus and strong PSM knowledge. You will contribute to safe, sustainable production in a dynamic chemical manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
• Proven experience in process engineering within chemical manufacturing.
• Knowledge of process safety management (PSM) principles.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize chemical processes for efficiency, safety, and quality.
• Monitor process performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct process hazard analyses (PHA) and implement safety improvements.
• Collaborate with R&D to scale up from lab to plant scale.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and safety standards.
• Analyze production data to identify yield improvements and cost savings.

Skills

Process engineering

Chemical reactions

Thermodynamics

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen Plus

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled Process Engineer with expertise in chemical manufacturing to join their facility in Polokwane. This role is central to designing, implementing, and optimizing chemical processes to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective production. You will be responsible for troubleshooting process issues, improving yields, and ensuring compliance with stringent industry standards and environmental regulations. This is an exciting opportunity for a chemical engineering professional looking to contribute to a significant player in the chemical industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize chemical processes for efficiency, safety, and quality.
• Monitor process performance, troubleshoot operational issues, and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct process hazard analyses (PHA) and implement safety improvements.
• Collaborate with R&D to scale up new processes from laboratory to plant scale.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant environmental regulations and company safety standards.
• Analyze production data to identify opportunities for yield improvement and cost reduction.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in process engineering within a chemical manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of chemical reactions, thermodynamics, and fluid dynamics.
• Experience with process simulation software (e.g., Aspen Plus) is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of process safety management (PSM) principles.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work with advanced chemical processes and technologies.
• Professional development and continuous learning opportunities.
• A strong focus on workplace safety and environmental responsibility.
• Exposure to diverse chemical manufacturing challenges.