Remote Chemical Engineer - Process Design

Placements24; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equipment provided

Flexible hours

International collaboration

Professional growth

Remote salary package

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a talented Chemical Engineer for a fully remote role focused on designing, developing, and optimizing chemical processes across global teams. You will drive projects from concept to implementation, ensuring efficiency, safety and scalability of production lines.

The role requires a degree in chemical engineering, 6+ years in process design and project engineering, and strong skills in process simulation software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Experience with chemical process design and project engineering.
• Proficiency in process simulation and design software.
• Experience scaling up chemical processes.
• Excellent remote collaboration skills.
• Strong knowledge of safety principles and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Design conceptual and detailed PFDs and P&IDs.
• Perform mass and energy balance calculations.
• Conduct feasibility studies and techno-economic evaluations.
• Collaborate remotely with project managers, vendors and operations.
• Develop operating procedures and support commissioning/startup.
• Keep abreast of new technologies in chemical processing.

Skills

Process design

PFDs & P&IDs

Mass & energy balance

Techno-economic evals

Remote collaboration

Safety & compliance

Education

Bachelors in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen HYSYS

CHEMCAD

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented and motivated Chemical Engineer to join their expanding team, focusing on process design and innovation. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to contribute your expertise from anywhere. You will be instrumental in designing, developing, and optimizing chemical processes for new and existing products, ensuring efficiency, safety, and scalability. This role requires a proactive individual who can collaborate effectively with global teams using digital communication tools. You will play a key part in shaping the future of our chemical production lines, driving projects from conceptualization through to implementation, and ensuring adherence to the highest industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop conceptual and detailed process flow diagrams (PFDs) and piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs).
• Perform mass and energy balance calculations for chemical processes.
• Conduct feasibility studies and techno-economic evaluations for new projects.
• Collaborate remotely with project managers, equipment vendors, and operational teams to ensure seamless project execution.
• Develop operating procedures and provide technical support during commissioning and startup phases.
• Stay abreast of new technologies and methodologies in chemical process engineering.

Requirements

• Degree in Chemical Engineering .
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in chemical process design and project engineering.
• Proficiency in process simulation and design software.
• Demonstrated experience in scaling up chemical processes.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience working in remote teams.
• Strong understanding of safety principles and regulatory compliance in chemical manufacturing.

Benefits

• Competitive remote salary package.
• Flexible working hours to accommodate different time zones.
• Company-provided equipment for remote work setup.
• Opportunities for international collaboration and professional growth.
• Contribution to innovative projects shaping the chemical industry.