Process Engineer - Specialty Chemicals

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional growth

Retirement fund

Paid annual leave

On-site training

Collaborative environment

Career advancement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Process Engineer to join our technical team in Soweto, Gauteng. The role focuses on supporting and optimizing manufacturing processes for advanced chemical products, troubleshooting issues, and driving process improvements.

You will develop and maintain process documentation, perform capability studies, and collaborate with R&D, production, and quality teams to ensure safe, high-quality production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering required.
• 2–4 years of process engineering or chemical manufacturing experience.
• Familiarity with specialty chemicals or advanced materials is a plus.
• Working knowledge of process safety and environmental regulations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for chemical manufacturing processes and troubleshoot issues.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, yield, and product quality.
• Implement process changes and validate documentation.
• Develop and maintain P&IDs, mass and energy balances.
• Conduct process capability studies and statistical analyses.
• Ensure safety, environmental, and quality compliance.
• Collaborate with R&D, production, and quality control to resolve challenges.
• Assist in training operators on new processes.
• Contribute to cost reduction through optimization.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Process simulation software

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic and rapidly growing company specializing in advanced materials and specialty chemicals, is looking for a skilled Process Engineer to join their technical team in Soweto, Gauteng . This role focuses on supporting and optimizing the manufacturing processes for a range of innovative chemical products. You will be involved in troubleshooting operational issues, implementing process improvements, and ensuring the efficient and safe production of high-quality chemicals. The position offers an excellent opportunity for a motivated engineer to gain broad experience in specialty chemical manufacturing and contribute to the company's expansion in the vibrant industrial landscape of Gauteng . This is an exciting chance to grow within a forward-thinking organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for chemical manufacturing processes, troubleshooting operational issues.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement to enhance efficiency, yield, and product quality.
• Implement process changes and modifications, ensuring they are properly documented and validated.
• Develop and maintain P&IDs, mass and energy balances, and other process engineering documentation.
• Conduct process capability studies and statistical analysis to monitor performance.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols, environmental regulations, and quality standards.
• Assist in the design and commissioning of new equipment and process upgrades.
• Collaborate with R&D, production, and quality control teams to resolve technical challenges.
• Support the training of operators on new processes and procedures.
• Contribute to cost reduction efforts through process optimization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• 2-4 years of experience in a chemical manufacturing or process engineering role.
• Familiarity with specialty chemicals or advanced materials manufacturing is advantageous.
• Proficiency in process simulation software is a plus.
• Good understanding of unit operations and chemical process principles.
• Knowledge of process safety and environmental regulations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage tasks efficiently.
• Detail-oriented and committed to safety and quality.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development within the company.
• Exposure to cutting-edge specialty chemical manufacturing.
• Contribution to a retirement fund.
• Paid annual leave and company holidays.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment in Soweto, Gauteng .
• Potential for career advancement as the company grows.
• On-site training and workshops.