Remote Chemical Engineer: Digital Transformation Lead

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900.000 - 1.200.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Fully remote

Health benefits

Generous paid time off

Professional development

Flexible working hours

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Chemical Engineer focused on Digital Transformation and Automation. You will drive the integration of digital technologies, analytics, and automation into chemical processes, working with a global team from a home office.

The role emphasizes operational excellence, data-driven decision making, and scalable digital solutions. You will design, implement, and optimize digital strategies, collaborate with IT and engineering, and stay ahead of Industry 4.0 trends.

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree in Chemical Engineering with emphasis on automation or data science.
• 7+ years in chemical engineering with 3+ years in digital transformation or analytics.
• Experience with DCS/PLC/SCADA systems and process instrumentation.

Aufgaben

• Lead digital transformation initiatives within chemical operations.
• Develop and deploy automation for process control and data acquisition.
• Use analytics to optimize performance and predict failures.
• Design digital tools for monitoring, reporting, and decision support.
• Collaborate with IT and engineering for seamless integration of systems.
• Identify IoT opportunities for process optimization.
• Maintain documentation for digital solutions and automation systems.
• Provide training and support for end-users of digital tools.
• Stay updated on Industry 4.0 trends and digital twins.

Kenntnisse

Process control

Automation

Data science

Problem solving

Communication

Ausbildung

Master's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Python

R

SQL

Power BI

DCS

PLC

SCADA

Cloud

IoT

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Chemical Engineer focused on Digital Transformation and Automation. You will drive the integration of digital technologies, analytics, and automation into chemical processes, working with a global team from a home office.

The role emphasizes operational excellence, data-driven decision making, and scalable digital solutions. You will design, implement, and optimize digital strategies, collaborate with IT and engineering, and stay ahead of Industry 4.0 trends.