Remote Chemical Process Engineer - Data-Driven Optimization

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Global exposure

Health and retirement benefits

Flexible time off

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly motivated Remote Chemical Process Engineer to support global manufacturing sites from a fully remote location. You will analyze process data, troubleshoot issues, and implement optimization strategies across diverse chemical plants worldwide, including sites near Sandton.

The role emphasizes self-discipline, virtual collaboration, and strong communication, with a track record in chemical process engineering and the ability to drive efficiency while maintaining

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in chemical process engineering.
• Strong data analysis, process simulation, and remote monitoring skills.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex processes remotely.
• Excellent communication and virtual teamwork abilities.
• High self-motivation, discipline and time management.

Responsibilities

• Provide remote technical support for chemical processes across global sites.
• Analyze real-time process data to identify trends and issues.
• Develop process improvements to enhance yield, reduce costs and improve quality.
• Collaborate virtually with site engineers, operators and management to implement solutions.
• Conduct process simulations and modeling to evaluate optimization strategies.
• Ensure adherence to global safety and environmental standards in recommendations.
• Prepare technical reports and performance metrics.
• Stay updated on advances in chemical process engineering.
• Assist in development and deployment of remote monitoring and control systems.
• Participate in virtual process safety reviews and risk assessments.

Skills

Data analysis

Process simulation

Remote monitoring

Troubleshooting remotely

Communication

Self-motivation

Time management

Collaboration

Multinational experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Process simulation software

Remote monitoring tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly motivated Remote Chemical Process Engineer to support global manufacturing sites from a fully remote location. You will analyze process data, troubleshoot issues, and implement optimization strategies across diverse chemical plants worldwide, including sites near Sandton.

The role emphasizes self-discipline, virtual collaboration, and strong communication, with a track record in chemical process engineering and the ability to drive efficiency while maintaining