Remote Chemical Process Engineer - Scale-Up Specialist

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Remote Chemical Process Engineer to drive scale-up from lab to pilot and production. The role emphasizes designing pilot plants, creating PFDs/P&IDs, performing mass/energy balances, and conducting techno-economic assessments to ensure safe, efficient transfer to commercial scale.

The position requires 7+ years in chemical process development, strong reaction engineering knowledge, and experience with simulation tools in a fully remote setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in chemical process development and scale-up.
• Strong knowledge of reaction engineering, thermodynamics, and transport phenomena.
• Experience designing and operating pilot plants; remote collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute pilot plant trials to validate and optimize processes.
• Develop PFDs and P&IDs for scaled-up processes.
• Perform mass and energy balance calculations for new and existing processes.
• Conduct techno-economic evaluations for scale-up projects.
• Identify and mitigate scale-up challenges related to kinetics, heat transfer, and safety.
• Collaborate with R&D chemists and engineers for tech transfer from lab to pilot and commercial scale.
• Specify process equipment requirements for pilot and full-scale production.
• Develop operating procedures and training materials for scaled-up processes.

Skills

7+ years experience in chemicalprocess

Reaction engineering

Process simulation

Remote collaboration

Mass/energy balance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Master's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen Plus

HYSYS

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leader in specialty chemical development and manufacturing, is seeking a dedicated Remote Chemical Process Engineer with a specialization in scale-up. This fully remote position is critical for bridging the gap between laboratory innovation and commercial production, ensuring that new chemical processes are efficiently and safely transitioned to larger scales. You will work closely with research scientists and production teams, applying your expertise in reaction engineering, mass transfer, and process design. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineer to contribute to groundbreaking projects from any location, playing a key role in bringing innovative chemical products to market.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute pilot plant trials to validate and optimize chemical processes for scale-up.
• Develop process flow diagrams (PFDs) and preliminary piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) for scaled-up processes.
• Perform mass and energy balance calculations for new and existing processes.
• Conduct techno-economic evaluations for process scale-up projects.
• Identify and mitigate potential scale-up challenges related to reaction kinetics, heat transfer, mixing, and safety.
• Collaborate with R&D chemists and engineers to ensure successful technology transfer from lab to pilot and commercial scale.
• Specify process equipment requirements for pilot and full-scale production.
• Develop operating procedures and training materials for scaled-up processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in chemical process development and scale-up.
• Strong understanding of reaction engineering, thermodynamics, and transport phenomena.
• Proven experience in designing and operating pilot plants.
• Proficiency in process simulation software (e.g., Aspen Plus, HYSYS) is desirable.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on practical application.
• Strong project management and organizational abilities.
• Effective communication skills for remote collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work independently and manage project timelines effectively in a remote setting.

Benefits

This fully remote role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, promoting a healthy work-life balance and financial security. Enjoy the flexibility of working from your chosen location while contributing to significant advancements in chemical manufacturing. Our client provides excellent opportunities for professional growth, continuous learning, and career advancement within a dynamic and innovative environment. You will be part of a dedicated team focused on bringing cutting-edge chemical solutions to market.