Remote Chemical Process Specialist

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 1,959,000 - 2,938,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote work setup

Flexible hours

Generous leave

International clientele

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly skilled Remote Chemical Process Specialist to support chemical manufacturing facilities worldwide from a distributed team. You will analyze processes, run simulations (Aspen Plus, CHEMCAD), and recommend improvements while communicating clearly with clients across time zones.

Requires MSc or PhD in Chemical Engineering, 10+ years in industrial process engineering, and proven remote collaboration and project management.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Chemical Engineering (MSc or PhD).
• 10+ years of experience in industrial chemical process engineering.
• Expert proficiency in process simulation software (Aspen Plus, CHEMCAD).
• Experience in remote collaboration and project management.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with remote workload.

Responsibilities

• Provide remote expert consultation on chemical process design, troubleshooting, and optimization.
• Conduct in-depth process analysis using simulation software and data analytics to identify areas for improvement.
• Develop and document best practice guidelines for chemical operations.
• Assist clients in implementing process improvements and validating their effectiveness.
• Stay abreast of new technologies and methodologies in chemical engineering and process control.
• Facilitate remote training sessions and knowledge transfer to client teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Remote collaboration

Project management

Independent work

Education

MSc/PhD in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen Plus

CHEMCAD

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and self-motivated Remote Chemical Process Specialist to join their globally distributed team. This position focuses on providing expert technical support, process analysis, and optimization recommendations for chemical manufacturing facilities worldwide, all from a remote work setting. You will leverage advanced simulation tools and your deep understanding of chemical engineering principles to solve complex challenges and drive operational excellence. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced professional who excels in independent work, thrives on complex problem-solving, and wants to contribute to diverse projects across different geographical locations without the need for relocation, fostering a flexible and results-oriented work culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide remote expert consultation on chemical process design, troubleshooting, and optimization.
• Conduct in-depth process analysis using simulation software and data analytics to identify areas for improvement.
• Develop and document best practice guidelines for chemical operations.
• Assist clients in implementing process improvements and validating their effectiveness.
• Stay abreast of new technologies and methodologies in chemical engineering and process control.
• Facilitate remote training sessions and knowledge transfer to client teams.

Requirements

• Advanced degree (MSc or PhD) in Chemical Engineering .
• 10+ years of experience in industrial chemical process engineering, with a strong focus on operations and optimization.
• Expert proficiency in chemical process simulation software (e.g., Aspen Plus, CHEMCAD) and data analysis tools.
• Demonstrated experience in remote collaboration and project management.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a demanding remote workload effectively.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive remote work infrastructure support.
• Flexible working hours to accommodate global time zones.
• Generous annual leave and paid time off.
• Opportunities to work with a diverse international clientele on cutting-edge projects.