Remote Chemical Process Engineer - New Ventures

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office stipend

Fully remote work

Health coverage

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a forward-thinking Remote Chemical Process Engineer to join its New Ventures team. This fully remote role focuses on exploring novel chemical processes and pilot-scale evaluations from anywhere, shaping the future of chemical manufacturing.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's or Master's in Chemical Engineering with 5+ years in process design or R&D, experience with Aspen Plus, and strong remote collaboration skills to drive innovative projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in process design, development or R&D in chemical industry.
• Experience with process simulation software (Aspen Plus) is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct feasibility studies and conceptual design for new chemical processes and technologies.
• Develop PFDs and P&IDs for new ventures.
• Perform mass and energy balances, and preliminary equipment sizing.
• Support pilot plant design, operation, and data analysis for new process validation.
• Collaborate remotely with R&D, business development and external partners.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and investment proposals for new projects.

Skills

Process design

R&D experience

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen Plus

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a forward-thinking Remote Chemical Process Engineer to join their innovative New Ventures team. This fully remote position will be instrumental in exploring and developing novel chemical processes and technologies. You will work on early-stage projects, contributing to feasibility studies, conceptual designs, and pilot-scale evaluations from the comfort of your own home. This role offers the unique opportunity to shape the future of chemical manufacturing, working with a global team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation, regardless of geographical location, and focusing on initiatives that could establish new market positions.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct feasibility studies and conceptual design for new chemical processes and technologies.
• Develop process flow diagrams (PFDs) and process and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) for new ventures.
• Perform mass and energy balances, and preliminary equipment sizing.
• Support pilot plant design, operation, and data analysis for new process validation.
• Collaborate remotely with R&D, business development, and external partners.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and investment proposals for new projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering .
• 5+ years of experience in process design, development, or R&D in the chemical industry.
• Experience with process simulation software (e.g., Aspen Plus) is essential.
• Familiarity with early-stage process development and scale-up challenges.
• Excellent remote collaboration and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Fully remote work arrangement with a home office stipend.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Opportunities to work on cutting-edge technologies and shape new business lines.
• Access to online professional development resources and virtual team-building events.