Remote Chemical Process Modeler - Digital Twin & Simulation

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Flexible remote arrangement

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Remote Chemical Process Modeler to join a global R&D team. Design, optimize, and troubleshoot chemical processes from home, using Aspen Plus, HYSYS, or gPROMS.

Collaboration with international partners will drive innovative solutions in sustainable chemical technologies. Requirements include a Master's or PhD in Chemical Engineering and at least 5 years of experience with process simulation.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Chemical Engineering or related field with a focus on process modeling.
• At least 5 years of experience in developing process simulation models in the chemical industry.
• Proficiency with industry-standard process simulation software (Aspen Plus, HYSYS, gPROMS).
• Strong knowledge of thermodynamics, kinetics, and transport phenomena.
• Experience with Python or MATLAB for data analysis is a plus.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities; strong communication for remote work.

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and apply advanced process models using software such as Aspen Plus, HYSYS, gPROMS, or similar tools.
• Conduct steady-state and dynamic simulations to optimize process design and operating conditions.
• Perform sensitivity analyses and uncertainty quantification for key process parameters.
• Collaborate with process engineers and researchers to translate experimental data into robust models.
• Troubleshoot complex process issues using simulation and data analysis techniques.
• Develop digital twin concepts and applications for chemical processes.
• Prepare technical documentation, reports, and presentations on modeling results and recommendations.
• Stay current with advancements in process modeling techniques and software.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Python MATLAB scripting

Communication

Remote collaboration

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or related field

Tools

Aspen Plus

HYSYS

gPROMS

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Remote Chemical Process Modeler to join a global R&D team. Design, optimize, and troubleshoot chemical processes from home, using Aspen Plus, HYSYS, or gPROMS.

Collaboration with international partners will drive innovative solutions in sustainable chemical technologies. Requirements include a Master's or PhD in Chemical Engineering and at least 5 years of experience with process simulation.