Remote Chemical Process Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work stipend

Global health insurance

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly skilled Remote Chemical Process Engineer to design, simulate and optimize complex chemical processes from anywhere. You will contribute to global projects, perform rigorous risk assessments, and drive process improvements with autonomy and virtual collaboration.

The role offers generous remote work support, competitive compensation, and opportunities for specialization across diverse chemical engineering domains.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical Engineering.
• 8+ years of experience in chemical process design and analysis.
• Experience with process simulation software (ChemCAD, PRO/II).
• Ability to work autonomously in a remote setting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for virtual collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine chemical process designs using advanced simulation tools, ensuring optimal efficiency and safety standards.
• Conduct risk assessments and mitigation strategies for new and existing processes.
• Analyze process data from various sources to identify trends, root causes of issues, and areas for improvement.
• Prepare comprehensive technical reports, process documentation, and recommendations for implementation.
• Collaborate effectively with on-site engineering teams and stakeholders through virtual communication channels.

Skills

Chemical process design

Process simulation

Remote work

Data analysis

Technical writing

Virtual collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

ChemCAD

PRO/II

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly skilled and self-motivated Remote Chemical Process Engineer to contribute to their innovative projects from anywhere. This position offers the unique advantage of working remotely, focusing on the design, simulation, and optimization of complex chemical processes. You will be an integral part of a global team, collaborating virtually to solve challenging engineering problems and drive process improvements. This is an ideal role for a seasoned professional seeking flexibility and the opportunity to make a significant impact without geographical constraints, supporting operations in areas including Rustenburg .

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and refine chemical process designs using advanced simulation tools, ensuring optimal efficiency and safety standards.
• Conduct thorough risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies for new and existing processes.
• Analyze process data from various sources to identify trends, root causes of issues, and areas for improvement.
• Prepare comprehensive technical reports, process documentation, and recommendations for implementation.
• Collaborate effectively with on-site engineering teams and stakeholders through virtual communication channels.

Requirements

• Degree in Chemical Engineering .
• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in chemical process design and analysis.
• Expertise in process simulation software (e.g., ChemCAD, PRO/II) and strong analytical capabilities.
• Proven ability to work autonomously and manage multiple projects in a remote work setting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for virtual collaboration.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Generous remote work stipend for home office setup and maintenance.
• Comprehensive global health insurance coverage.
• Significant opportunities for career advancement and specialization.
• Flexible working hours to accommodate global collaboration needs.