Remote Chemical Process Engineer - Sustainable Tech

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health & retirement benefits

Professional development support

Remote-friendly

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly qualified Chemical Process Engineer to drive sustainable chemical process design and optimization. The role is fully remote, enabling contribution to environmental initiatives from anywhere while leveraging strong chemical engineering fundamentals.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in sustainable process design, experience with green chemistry, carbon capture, or bio-based chemicals, and proficiency in process simulation and LCA methods.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Chemical/ Environmental Engineering.
• ≥5 years designing and optimizing chemical processes with a sustainable focus.
• Experience in renewable energy, waste valorization, carbon capture, or bio-based chemicals.
• Knowledge of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodologies and tools.
• Proficiency in process simulation software such as Aspen Plus or ChemCAD.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize chemical processes with focus on sustainability and energy efficiency.
• Evaluate and implement emerging sustainable technologies.
• Conduct techno-economic analyses and LCAs for sustainable processes.
• Develop PFDs, P&IDs, and equipment specs for new/modified processes.
• Support pilot plant and commercial-scale implementation of sustainable tech.
• Troubleshoot operations and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with R&D to scale laboratory innovations.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and sustainability goals.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations for stakeholders.
• Stay updated on advances in sustainable chemistry and process engineering.

Skills

Sustainability

Process design

Techno-economic analysis

LCA

Remote collaboration

Education

MSc Chemical Eng

PhD Chemical Eng

Tools

Aspen Plus

ChemCAD

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly qualified Chemical Process Engineer to drive sustainable chemical process design and optimization. The role is fully remote, enabling contribution to environmental initiatives from anywhere while leveraging strong chemical engineering fundamentals.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in sustainable process design, experience with green chemistry, carbon capture, or bio-based chemicals, and proficiency in process simulation and LCA methods.