Remote Junior Chemical Engineer - Process Optimization

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Online training and mentorship

Flexible working hours

Remote work culture

Bloemfontein base collaboration

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a motivated Junior Chemical Engineer to join a fully remote process optimization team. You will support senior engineers in analyzing process data, developing improvements, and implementing optimization strategies to boost efficiency.

This role is ideal for a recent graduate or early-career professional with a solid foundation in chemical engineering, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering is required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with Excel and data analysis tools.
• Familiarity with process simulation software is a plus.
• Excellent communication and collaboration in a remote team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in collecting and analyzing process data from various manufacturing units.
• Support the development and implementation of process optimization initiatives.
• Conduct literature reviews and research on new technologies for process improvement.
• Help create process flow diagrams and assist in troubleshooting operational issues.
• Prepare reports and presentations summarizing findings and recommendations.
• Collaborate effectively with team members in a virtual environment.

Skills

Data analysis

Excel

Communication

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Process simulation software

Job description

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a motivated Junior Chemical Engineer to join a fully remote process optimization team. You will support senior engineers in analyzing process data, developing improvements, and implementing optimization strategies to boost efficiency.

This role is ideal for a recent graduate or early-career professional with a solid foundation in chemical engineering, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel.