Remote Junior Chemical Engineer: Process Optimization

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from experienced engineers

Career development opportunities

Remote-friendly role

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Junior Chemical Engineer to join its Process Optimization and Control team. The role is based primarily remotely, with occasional site visits, offering flexible work arrangements as you learn from senior engineers.

You will analyze operational data, help optimize processes, and assist in implementing advanced control strategies while developing skills in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and instrumentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering is required.
• 0–3 years of relevant experience in chemical engineering.
• Fundamental understanding of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and heat/mass transfer.
• Basic knowledge of process control principles and instrumentation is desirable.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; ability to work remotely.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze plant process data to identify inefficiencies.
• Support implementation and tuning of process control loops.
• Assist in troubleshooting and data-driven optimization initiatives.
• Develop documentation for process optimization projects.
• Review literature on new technologies for process control.
• Prepare reports and presentations on performance.
• Collaborate with site engineers and operators to propose solutions.
• Ensure activities comply with safety and environmental standards.
• Gain hands-on experience with process simulation tools.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Data analysis

Remote work capability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Excel

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Junior Chemical Engineer to join its Process Optimization and Control team. The role is based primarily remotely, with occasional site visits, offering flexible work arrangements as you learn from senior engineers.

You will analyze operational data, help optimize processes, and assist in implementing advanced control strategies while developing skills in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and instrumentation.