Remote Chemical Process Engineer - Johannesburg

Placements24; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Competitive salary

Professional development

Access to digital tools

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct in South Africa is seeking a highly skilled Remote Chemical Process Engineer to join their cutting-edge team. This fully remote position offers the flexibility to work from Johannesburg or anywhere within the country.

You will design, develop, optimize, and troubleshoot chemical processes to ensure safety, efficiency, and sustainability across projects. The ideal candidate has a strong theoretical foundation in chemical engineering and hands-on experience with process simulation,

Qualifications

• 5+ years in process design, optimization, or troubleshooting.
• Proficiency with process simulation software.
• Strong grasp of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat & mass transfer.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize chemical processes for safety and efficiency.
• Run feasibility studies and process simulations with industry tools.
• Create PFDs, P&IDs, and equipment specs.
• Scale-up processes from lab to pilot and full production.
• Troubleshoot processes and improve performance and yield.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Collaborate with R&D, operations, and engineering teams to meet goals.
• Develop and implement process control strategies.
• Write technical reports, procedures, and documentation.
• Stay updated on new technologies and best practices.

Skills

Process design

Process optimization

Remote collaboration

Analytical thinking

Project management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen Plus

HYSYS

ChemCAD

Job description

About the Role

Our client, WhatJobs Direct, is seeking a highly skilled and innovative Remote Chemical Process Engineer to join their cutting-edge team. This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from **Johannesburg** or any other suitable location within **South Africa**. You will play a pivotal role in the design, development, optimization, and troubleshooting of chemical processes. Your expertise will be crucial in ensuring efficiency, safety, and sustainability across various projects. We are looking for a candidate with a strong theoretical foundation in chemical engineering principles and practical experience in process simulation, scale-up, and plant operations. As a remote employee, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, utilizing advanced digital tools and communication platforms to achieve project milestones. This role demands a proactive, detail-oriented individual who can thrive in a dynamic, remote work environment and contribute to the advancement of chemical engineering solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize chemical processes, ensuring safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
• Conduct feasibility studies and process simulations using industry-standard software.
• Prepare detailed process flow diagrams (PFDs), piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), and equipment specifications.
• Oversee process scale-up from laboratory to pilot plant and full commercial production.
• Troubleshoot process issues and implement solutions to improve performance and yield.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Collaborate with R&D, operations, and engineering teams to achieve project objectives.
• Develop and implement process control strategies.
• Write technical reports, procedures, and documentation.
• Stay abreast of new technologies and industry best practices in chemical engineering.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in process design, optimization, and/or troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in process simulation software (e.g., Aspen Plus, HYSYS, ChemCAD).
• Strong understanding of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and mass transfer principles.
• Experience with P&IDs, PFDs, and process safety management (PSM).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for remote collaboration.
• Ability to work independently and manage projects effectively in a remote setting.
• Professional Engineer (Pr.Eng) registration is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Fully remote position with significant flexibility.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on challenging and impactful projects in the chemical industry.
• Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
• Access to advanced digital tools and collaborative platforms.