Remote Chemical Process Consultant — Expert Optimization

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 185,000 - 277,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work from any location

Daily rate / project-based pay

Diverse client exposure

Autonomy over schedule

cutting-edge challenges

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly experienced Remote Chemical Process Consultant to advise clients across industries. You will analyze complex processes from a home office, delivering actionable recommendations and detailed technical reports.

This senior role emphasizes independence, rigorous problem solving, and effective remote communication with clients. The ideal candidate holds an advanced degree in Chemical Engineering and brings a decade of process engineering and consulting experience, plus

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in Chemical Engineering.
• 10+ years of chemical process engineering experience, including consulting/advisory roles.
• Strong ability to analyze complex problems and deliver data-driven solutions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of client chemical processes to identify inefficiencies.
• Develop detailed technical reports and strategic recommendations for process improvement.
• Advise on process design, scale-up, troubleshooting, and operational best practices.
• Collaborate with client teams via virtual meetings and digital channels.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends to advise effectively.
• Ensure recommendations align with client objectives and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Remote consulting

Client communication

Project management

Education

Master's or PhD in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Process simulation software

Data analysis tools

Job description

Placements24 seeks a highly experienced Remote Chemical Process Consultant to advise clients across industries. You will analyze complex processes from a home office, delivering actionable recommendations and detailed technical reports.

This senior role emphasizes independence, rigorous problem solving, and effective remote communication with clients. The ideal candidate holds an advanced degree in Chemical Engineering and brings a decade of process engineering and consulting experience, plus