Remote Chemical Process Analyst

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work package

Health benefits

Training in data analytics and process

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a detail-oriented Remote Chemical Process Analyst to join our client’s team near Mahikeng. The role focuses on analyzing process data to detect trends, troubleshoot performance, and drive continuous improvement in chemical manufacturing.

This is a fully remote position requiring strong analytical skills and clear digital communication. You will collect and analyze large datasets, build dashboards, and collaborate with plant engineers and management to implement corrective

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a chemical engineering, data science, statistics, or related field.
• 2+ years of data analysis experience in a chemical or industrial environment.
• Proficiency in Python (Pandas), R and Excel.
• Strong communication for remote collaboration and reporting.
• Experience with process simulation or modeling is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collect, process, and analyze large datasets from chemical processes.
• Identify trends, deviations, and opportunities for optimization.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and KPIs.
• Troubleshoot issues by analyzing operational data and collaborating remotely.
• Conduct root cause analysis and recommend corrective actions.
• Stay updated on new analytics techniques and tools.

Skills

Data analysis

Python (Pandas)

R

Excel

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Data Science, Statistics, or related field

Tools

Python

R

Excel

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Remote Chemical Process Analyst to join their team, supporting operations near Mahikeng. This role focuses on analyzing process data to identify trends, troubleshoot performance issues, and drive continuous improvement in chemical manufacturing. You will utilize advanced analytical tools and techniques to provide actionable insights to plant engineers and management. This is a fully remote position requiring strong analytical capabilities and effective digital communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, process, and analyze large datasets from chemical manufacturing processes.
• Identify trends, deviations, and opportunities for process optimization and efficiency gains.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to visualize key process performance indicators (KPIs).
• Troubleshoot process issues by analyzing operational data and collaborating remotely with plant personnel.
• Conduct root cause analysis for process deviations and recommend corrective actions.
• Stay updated on new analytical techniques and tools for process analysis.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Data Science, Statistics, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in data analysis, preferably within a chemical or industrial environment.
• Proficiency in data analysis software (e.g., Python with Pandas, R, Excel).
• Experience with process simulation or modeling tools is a plus.
• Strong quantitative and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills for effective remote collaboration and reporting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and remote work package.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Opportunities for training in advanced data analytics and process engineering.
• Flexible work schedule and location.
• Contribution to innovative process improvements in the chemical sector.