Production Chemical Engineer — Drive Plant Efficiency & Safety

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Medical aid and retirement fund

On-the-job training

Stable work environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Vereeniging is seeking a Production Chemical Engineer to join the operations team. The role focuses on ensuring safe, efficient, and continuous chemical manufacturing processes, monitoring plant performance and implementing improvements.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in production or operations within the chemical industry, a strong grasp of process control, and a proactive approach to problem-solving while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in production or operations within chemical industry.
• Understanding of chemical processes, unit operations, and plant safety procedures.
• Troubleshooting and issue resolution in an operational setting.
• Familiarity with process control systems and instrumentation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Good communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Monitor plant operations and KPIs to ensure optimal production output.
• Troubleshoot process upsets and equipment malfunctions with timely solutions.
• Analyze production data to identify trends and inefficiencies.
• Collaborate with maintenance and operations for shutdowns and turnarounds.
• Implement process changes to improve yield, reduce waste, and safety.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, permits, and policies.
• Develop and update SOPs and operating guidelines.
• Participate in PHAs and risk assessments.
• Train and mentor junior operators and technicians.
• Support commissioning and start-up of new equipment.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

SCADA

DCS

Job description

Placements24 in Vereeniging is seeking a Production Chemical Engineer to join the operations team. The role focuses on ensuring safe, efficient, and continuous chemical manufacturing processes, monitoring plant performance and implementing improvements.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in production or operations within the chemical industry, a strong grasp of process control, and a proactive approach to problem-solving while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance.