Process Engineer – Industrial Chemicals, Richards Bay

Placements24

Richards Bay

On-site

ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package
Medical benefits
Retirement fund contributions
Professional development opportunities
On-site amenities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Process Engineer for its Richards Bay-based client to lead safe, efficient production and process optimization.

You will analyze operations, implement modifications, perform PHAs, and collaborate with maintenance and R&D to scale from lab to pilot to full production. The role requires a chemical engineering degree and 5+ years in process engineering within a chemical plant environment.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Experience with process safety practices and hazard analyses.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor and optimize plant operations for efficiency and yield.
  • Implement process modifications to reduce waste and improve quality.
  • Conduct PHAs and enforce safety measures.
  • Troubleshoot plant issues to minimize downtime.
  • Participate in design and commissioning of new equipment and processes.
  • Ensure compliance with environmental, health and safety regulations.
  • Prepare technical reports and engineering documentation.
  • Collaborate with maintenance and operations teams for optimum performance.
  • Support R&D in scaling processes from lab to pilot to full production.
  • Train operators and technicians on new procedures.

Skills

Process simulation
PSM & HAZOP
Analytical skills
MS Office
Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

ChemCAD
Aspen HYSYS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Process Engineer for its Richards Bay-based client to lead safe, efficient production and process optimization.

You will analyze operations, implement modifications, perform PHAs, and collaborate with maintenance and R&D to scale from lab to pilot to full production. The role requires a chemical engineering degree and 5+ years in process engineering within a chemical plant environment.

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