Process Engineer - Specialty Chemicals

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Professional growth opportunities

Generous annual leave and holidays

Dynamic work environment in Nelspruit

Job summary

Placements24 in Nelspruit is seeking a Process Engineer with expertise in specialty chemicals to join our team. You will develop, optimize, and troubleshoot processes involved in producing high-value products, collaborating with R&D and production to ensure smooth scale-up and efficient manufacturing.

The ideal candidate holds a Chemical Engineering degree and 3–5 years of experience, with strong analytical skills and experience in unit operations and process simulation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• 3–5 years of experience in process engineering.
• Familiarity with various unit operations and chemical reaction engineering.
• Experience with process simulation software is advantageous.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a cross-functional team in Nelspruit.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize chemical processes for specialty chemical production.
• Conduct pilot plant trials and scale-up studies for new products and process modifications.
• Troubleshoot production issues, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions.
• Develop and refine process operating procedures and safety guidelines.
• Collaborate with R&D chemists and engineers to ensure successful technology transfer.
• Monitor process performance, analyze data, and recommend improvements for efficiency and quality.

Skills

Process Engineering

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Chemical Engineering degree

Tools

Process simulation software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented Process Engineer with expertise in specialty chemicals to join their innovative team in Nelspruit . This role is focused on the development, optimization, and troubleshooting of processes involved in the production of high-value specialty chemical products. You will work closely with R&D and production teams to ensure seamless scale-up and efficient manufacturing. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in chemical engineering principles and a passion for developing advanced chemical solutions. Contribute to cutting-edge chemical production in our facility in Nelspruit .

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize chemical processes for specialty chemical production.


• Conduct pilot plant trials and scale-up studies for new products and process modifications.


• Troubleshoot production issues, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions.


• Develop and refine process operating procedures and safety guidelines.


• Collaborate with R&D chemists and engineers to ensure successful technology transfer.


• Monitor process performance, analyze data, and recommend improvements for efficiency and quality.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering.


• 3-5 years of experience in process engineering, preferably within the specialty chemicals sector.


• Familiarity with various unit operations and chemical reaction engineering.


• Experience with process simulation software is advantageous.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.


• Ability to work collaboratively within a cross-functional team in Nelspruit .

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.


• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.


• Opportunities for professional growth and skill development.


• Generous annual leave and company holidays.


• A dynamic and innovative work environment in the beautiful region of Nelspruit .