Process Engineer - Specialty Chemicals Production

Placements24; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Process Engineer for a Randburg, Gauteng-based role in specialty chemicals. You will optimize and maintain process efficiency, safety, and quality across diverse production plants, troubleshoot issues, and drive improvements.

Ideal candidate has a chemical engineering background with at least 4 years in chemical manufacturing, and can develop PFDs/P&IDs while ensuring compliance with safety standards and environmental regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of process engineering experience in chemical manufacturing.
• Solid understanding of unit operations, reaction engineering, and thermodynamics.
• Experience with process simulation software is advantageous.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze process performance data to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Troubleshoot and resolve operational issues, minimizing downtime and ensuring product quality.
• Implement process changes to enhance efficiency, yield and cost-effectiveness.
• Develop and maintain PFDs and P&IDs.
• Ensure compliance with SHE regulations.
• Participate in PHAs and implement recommendations.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance and quality control teams.
• Assist in scale-up from lab/pilot to commercial scale.
• Prepare technical reports and operating procedures.
• Support process control strategies and automation initiatives.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Skills

Chemical engineering principles

Analytical & problem solving

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Process simulation software

Job description

About the Role Our client, a dynamic manufacturer of specialty chemicals, is seeking a proficient Process Engineer to join their team in **Randburg, Gauteng**. This role is crucial for optimizing and maintaining the efficiency, safety, and quality of their diverse chemical production processes. You will be involved in troubleshooting operational issues, implementing process improvements, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of chemical engineering principles applied to manufacturing environments and a keen eye for detail. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a growing company in the **Gauteng** region and advance your career in specialty chemicals.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze process performance data to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Troubleshoot and resolve operational issues, minimizing downtime and ensuring product quality.
• Implement process changes and improvements to enhance efficiency, yield, and cost-effectiveness.
• Develop and maintain Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental (SHE) regulations.
• Participate in process hazard analyses (PHAs) and implement recommendations.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and quality control teams to achieve production goals.
• Assist in the scale-up of new processes and products from lab/pilot to commercial scale.
• Prepare technical reports, process documentation, and operating procedures.
• Support the implementation of process control strategies and automation initiatives.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field.
• A minimum of 4 years of experience in process engineering within the chemical manufacturing industry, preferably specialty chemicals.
• Solid understanding of unit operations, chemical reaction engineering, and thermodynamics.
• Experience with process simulation software is advantageous.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting manufacturing processes.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team.
• Familiarity with safety standards and environmental regulations.
• Ability to work independently and manage tasks effectively.
• Proximity to Randburg, Gauteng, or willingness to commute/relocate.
• Knowledge of process control systems is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual bonus.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund contributions.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A supportive team environment in Gauteng.
• Exposure to a wide range of specialty chemical processes.