Remote Chemical Engineer: Green Chemistry & Sustainability

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Learning and development opportunities

Cutting-edge collaboration tools

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Chemical Engineer for a fully remote role focused on sustainable chemical processes. You will design and optimize eco-friendly processes, perform LCAs, and drive energy and waste reductions while collaborating with a global team.

The ideal candidate holds a Master's or PhD in Chemical Engineering with a sustainability focus, and 4+ years in process design. Remote collaboration and strong communication are essential for success in this international, flexible position.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Chemical Engineering with a sustainability focus.
• 4+ years in chemical process design with a sustainability focus.
• Knowledge of green chemistry, LCA, and environmental impact evaluation.
• Proficiency with process simulation software.
• Strong written and verbal communication for remote collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop novel chemical processes with minimal environmental impact.
• Conduct LCAs and sustainability analyses for new/existing processes.
• Optimize processes to reduce energy, water, and waste.
• Evaluate renewable feedstocks and green chemistry applications.
• Perform process simulations to quantify environmental benefits.
• Collaborate with R&D and manufacturing for sustainable implementations.
• Stay updated on green chemistry trends and regulations.
• Document process design, sustainability metrics, and compliance.
• Contribute to sustainability reporting and initiatives.

Skills

Process simulation

Green chemistry

Life cycle assessment

Environmental impact

Remote collaboration

Education

Master's or PhD in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Process simulation software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Chemical Engineer for a fully remote role focused on sustainable chemical processes. You will design and optimize eco-friendly processes, perform LCAs, and drive energy and waste reductions while collaborating with a global team.

The ideal candidate holds a Master's or PhD in Chemical Engineering with a sustainability focus, and 4+ years in process design. Remote collaboration and strong communication are essential for success in this international, flexible position.