Remote Chemical Process Engineer

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Home office setup support

Global project exposure

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly skilled Remote Chemical Process Engineer to join a distributed engineering team. You will design, simulate, and optimize chemical processes from a remote location, collaborating with cross-functional teams worldwide.

Requirements include 7+ years in process design, a degree in chemical engineering, and strong experience with Aspen Plus/HYSYS, with emphasis on safety and environmental regulations. Remote work is supported with global project exposure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering
• 7+ years of professional experience in chemical process design and optimization
• Experience with process simulation software (Aspen Plus, HYSYS)
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting
• Excellent communication and virtual collaboration skills
• Familiarity with process safety principles and environmental regs

Responsibilities

• Design and develop chemical processes, including equipment sizing and PFDs, remotely
• Perform process simulations and modeling to optimize efficiency, yield, and safety
• Provide remote technical support and troubleshooting for plant operations
• Conduct feasibility studies and economic evaluations for modifications
• Collaborate with project managers, site engineers, and stakeholders virtually
• Prepare detailed technical reports and recommendations for improvements

Skills

Chemical process design

Aspen Plus

HYSYS

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen Plus

HYSYS

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and self-motivated Remote Chemical Process Engineer to join their distributed engineering team. This role focuses on providing expert process design, analysis, and optimization support to various projects and facilities, entirely from a remote location. You will leverage your expertise in chemical engineering principles to contribute to conceptual design, process simulation, and problem-solving, collaborating virtually with cross-functional teams. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced engineer who thrives in an independent, remote work environment and wishes to contribute to impactful projects without geographic constraints, fostering a culture of trust, autonomy, and efficient virtual collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop chemical processes, including equipment sizing and process flow diagrams, for new and existing applications, working remotely.
• Perform process simulations and modeling to optimize efficiency, yield, and safety.
• Provide remote technical support and troubleshooting for plant operations and capital projects.
• Conduct feasibility studies and economic evaluations for proposed process modifications or new technologies.
• Collaborate effectively with project managers, site engineers, and other stakeholders through virtual communication channels.
• Prepare detailed technical reports, design documents, and recommendations for process improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering
• Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in chemical process design and optimization.
• Proficiency with process simulation software (e.g., Aspen Plus, HYSYS) and strong data analysis skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage workload effectively in a remote setting.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills for virtual collaboration.
• Familiarity with process safety principles and environmental regulations is required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive remote work benefits package.
• Flexibility to work from anywhere, with support for home office setup.
• Opportunities to work on diverse and challenging global projects.
• Generous paid time off and professional development allowance.
• Access to advanced collaboration tools and virtual team-building activities.