Process Engineer – Specialty Chemicals (Sandton)

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional growth

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton is seeking a skilled Process Engineer specialized in specialty chemicals to drive continuous improvement of complex chemical processes, aiming for high product quality, efficiency and safety. You will troubleshoot production issues, implement process enhancements, and contribute to new product formulations.

The ideal candidate holds a Chemical Engineering degree, has at least four years of experience in process engineering for specialty chemicals, and is proficient with

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience as a Process Engineer, preferably in specialty chemicals.
• Strong understanding of unit operations relevant to chemical synthesis and purification.
• Proficiency in process simulation and data analysis software.
• Experience with process control systems and instrumentation is highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Optimize existing processes for specialty chemical production to improve yield, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues affecting production processes and equipment.
• Develop and implement process modifications and upgrades, ensuring minimal disruption.
• Conduct process capability studies and implement statistical process control (SPC).
• Collaborate with R&D and production teams on the scale-up and implementation of new specialty chemical products.
• Ensure adherence to all safety, environmental, and quality standards in Sandton.

Skills

Process optimization

Process control

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Chemical Engineering degree

Tools

Process simulation software

Data analysis software

Process control systems

Instrumentation

Job description

Placements24 in Sandton is seeking a skilled Process Engineer specialized in specialty chemicals to drive continuous improvement of complex chemical processes, aiming for high product quality, efficiency and safety. You will troubleshoot production issues, implement process enhancements, and contribute to new product formulations.

The ideal candidate holds a Chemical Engineering degree, has at least four years of experience in process engineering for specialty chemicals, and is proficient with