Process Optimization Chem Engineer — Growth & Impact

Placements24; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Professional development

Training opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, invites a Process Optimization Chemical Engineer to improve yield, energy efficiency and sustainability of existing chemical manufacturing processes. You will apply process modelling, data analysis and advanced analytics to identify bottlenecks and implement practical improvements.

You will collaborate with plant engineers and operators, run pilot studies, maintain P&IDs and procedures, and help advance safety and environmental practices while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• 3-6 years of experience in process engineering with emphasis on optimization.
• Experience with Aspen Plus or HYSYS and Minitab.
• Strong knowledge of kinetics, thermodynamics, and fluid dynamics.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional communication skills.
• Safety and environmental practices awareness.

Responsibilities

• Analyze process data to optimize yield, energy use, and throughput.
• Develop and implement process improvements via statistics and simulation.
• Monitor KPIs and investigate deviations.
• Collaborate with plant engineers and operators to apply changes.
• Run pilot studies to validate proposed modifications.
• Maintain process docs including P&IDs and procedures.
• Perform root-cause analysis for upsets.
• Stay updated with advancements in process optimization techniques.

Skills

Process optimization

Data analysis

Statistical methods

Chem kinetics & thermodynamics

Cross-functional communication

Process control familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen Plus

HYSYS

Minitab

Job description

Placements24 in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, invites a Process Optimization Chemical Engineer to improve yield, energy efficiency and sustainability of existing chemical manufacturing processes. You will apply process modelling, data analysis and advanced analytics to identify bottlenecks and implement practical improvements.

You will collaborate with plant engineers and operators, run pilot studies, maintain P&IDs and procedures, and help advance safety and environmental practices while