Production Engineer: Water Treatment & Process Optimisation

Elchemie Recruitment; eMalahleni; On-site; ZAR 446,000 - 502,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary: Market related

Job summary

Elchemie Recruitment in Emalahleni area seeks a Production Engineer (EWRP) to support operations with technical guidance, optimise plant productivity, and ensure safe, reliable process performance. You will drive continuous improvement, monitor plant health and lead on-site process changes.

The role requires 3–5 years in water treatment, experience with mine-impacted water and membrane filtration, and a B.Eng in Chemical Engineering. Own transport is essential; salary is market related.

Qualifications

• Chemical Engineering degree preferred or equivalent
• 3–5 years in water treatment with improvement initiatives
• Experience with Mine Impacted Water treatment processes
• Experience with membrane filtration processes
• Own transport and valid driver’s license, medically fit and no criminal record

Responsibilities

• Continuously improve and optimize processes
• Maintain administration and control procedures
• Monitor, record, and report on process performance
• Attend client meetings and report on progress to ensure satisfaction
• Compile monthly plant reports and participate in client reviews
• Monitor plant health and intervene to optimize performance
• Provide process, operations, and maintenance expertise
• Lead on-site implementation of process changes
• Develop and implement SOPs and train staff

Skills

Process optimization

Data analysis

Reporting

Client management

Project coordination

Maintenance

Education

B.Eng Chemical Engineering

Job description

Elchemie Recruitment in Emalahleni area seeks a Production Engineer (EWRP) to support operations with technical guidance, optimise plant productivity, and ensure safe, reliable process performance. You will drive continuous improvement, monitor plant health and lead on-site process changes.

The role requires 3–5 years in water treatment, experience with mine-impacted water and membrane filtration, and a B.Eng in Chemical Engineering. Own transport is essential; salary is market related.