Remote Green Chemistry Process Engineer

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 1,976,000 - 2,964,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health & retirement benefits

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a remote Chemical Engineer specializing in Sustainable Process Design to lead greener chemical processes and lifecycle assessments for a global chemical industry leader.

You will apply green chemistry principles, develop sustainable process models, and collaborate across R&D, engineering, and operations teams to drive environmental performance from anywhere in the world.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Chemical Engineering with sustainability focus.
• Minimum 6 years in process design/optimization emphasizing sustainability.
• Experience with Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodologies and tools.
• Strong understanding of green chemistry, renewable energy, and circular economy.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize sustainable chemical processes with emphasis on waste minimization and energy efficiency.
• Perform Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) for processes and products.
• Identify opportunities to apply green chemistry and renewable feedstocks.
• Develop models and simulations including environmental metrics.
• Collaborate with global teams to integrate sustainable design into projects.
• Evaluate emerging sustainable technologies for industrial feasibility.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations on sustainability initiatives.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and support sustainability targets.

Skills

Sustainability focus

Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)

Green chemistry

Process simulation

Independent remote work

Analytical problem-solving

Education

Master's or PhD in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Process simulation software

Job description

Placements24 seeks a remote Chemical Engineer specializing in Sustainable Process Design to lead greener chemical processes and lifecycle assessments for a global chemical industry leader.

You will apply green chemistry principles, develop sustainable process models, and collaborate across R&D, engineering, and operations teams to drive environmental performance from anywhere in the world.