Remote Chemical Process Optimization Engineer

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Virtual training

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Chemical Process Optimization Specialist to optimize global chemical processes from a fully remote setup. You will leverage data analytics, simulation tools, and chemical engineering expertise to identify improvements across production sites.

The role emphasizes collaboration with on-site teams worldwide, developing documentation, and contributing to digital transformation in process engineering.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years in chemical process design, analysis, or optimization.
• Strong statistics background and data analytics skills (SPC, Python, R, JMP).
• Proficiency with process simulation software is essential.
• Knowledge of kinetics, thermodynamics, and mass transfer.

Responsibilities

• Analyze large datasets from chemical processes to identify bottlenecks and improvements.
• Develop and implement advanced process control strategies to optimize yield and energy use.
• Use Aspen Plus, HYSYS, gPROMS for modelling and optimization.
• Conduct virtual root cause analysis and propose sustainable solutions.
• Collaborate remotely with global engineers to implement optimization strategies.
• Produce SOPs and best-practice guides; maintain process documentation.
• Stay updated on new technologies in process optimization.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations on findings.
• Train remote and on-site colleagues in optimization techniques.

Skills

Data analytics

Remote collaboration

Time management

Education

Master's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Python

R

JMP

Aspen Plus

HYSYS

gPROMS

DCS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Chemical Process Optimization Specialist to optimize global chemical processes from a fully remote setup. You will leverage data analytics, simulation tools, and chemical engineering expertise to identify improvements across production sites.

The role emphasizes collaboration with on-site teams worldwide, developing documentation, and contributing to digital transformation in process engineering.