Production Chemical Engineer

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Paid annual leave

Sick leave

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Production Chemical Engineer to join the Port Elizabeth-based team, overseeing safe and efficient chemical production lines. The role blends on-site operational oversight with remote reporting and analysis in a hybrid work model.

Key focus areas include monitoring production processes, troubleshooting issues, implementing improvements, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or closely related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in chemical production or process engineering.
• Experience troubleshooting and optimizing chemical processes in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control chemical production processes to meet safety, quality, and output targets.
• Troubleshoot and resolve operational problems, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Develop and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and lower costs.
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols, environmental regulations, and company policies.
• Collaborate with maintenance and quality control teams to ensure optimal plant performance.
• Prepare production reports, analyze KPIs, and recommend actions.
• Assist in training and development of plant operators and junior engineers.
• Participate in process hazard analyses and safety reviews.
• Manage small-scale process modification projects.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Process optimization

Reaction engineering

Separation technologies

Process control

Safety compliance

Environmental compliance

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Process simulation software

Education

Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Process simulation software

Job description

Our client, a well-established chemical manufacturing company, is seeking a dedicated Production Chemical Engineer to join their team in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape. This role is focused on ensuring the efficient, safe, and high-quality operation of chemical production lines. You will be responsible for monitoring production processes, troubleshooting operational issues, implementing process improvements, and ensuring compliance with all safety and environmental regulations. This hybrid role requires a blend of on-site presence for operational oversight and potential for remote work for reporting and analysis. It's an excellent opportunity for an engineer looking to make a tangible impact on production output and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and control chemical production processes to meet safety, quality, and output targets.
• Troubleshoot and resolve operational problems, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Develop and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and lower costs.
• Ensure adherence to all safety protocols, environmental regulations, and company policies.
• Collaborate with maintenance and quality control teams to ensure optimal plant performance.
• Prepare production reports, analyze key performance indicators (KPIs), and recommend actions.
• Assist in the training and development of plant operators and junior engineers.
• Participate in process hazard analyses and safety reviews.
• Manage small-scale process modification projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in chemical production or process engineering.
• Proven experience in troubleshooting and optimizing chemical processes in a manufacturing environment.
• Solid understanding of chemical reaction engineering, separation technologies, and process control.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and environmental compliance in the chemical industry.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Experience with process simulation software is a plus.
• Ability to work effectively both on-site and remotely as required by the hybrid model.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive annual salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical aid and retirement fund contributions.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within the company are provided.
• The hybrid work model offers flexibility between on-site operations and remote tasks.
• Paid annual leave and sick leave are standard.
• The company promotes a supportive and team-oriented work environment in Port Elizabeth.
• Performance bonuses may be available based on production targets.