Remote Lead Chemical Engineer

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 2,995,000 - 4,160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive compensation

Stock options

Remote work from anywhere

Health and retirement benefits

Professional development budget

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Chemical Engineer to guide remote process development and lead a distributed team of engineers in designing, developing, and implementing novel chemical processes. The role requires setting technical direction, mentoring staff, and delivering complex projects that advance technological capabilities.

The ideal candidate will have a PhD or Master’s in Chemical Engineering with 10+ years of progressive experience, strong leadership, and a track record of successful

Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering required.
• 10+ years in chemical process engineering with leadership roles.
• Proven track record delivering complex chemical process projects.
• Expert in process design, scale-up, and safety management.
• Able to lead a remote engineering team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a remote team of chemical engineers in design and optimization projects.
• Set technical standards and best practices for process engineering activities.
• Oversee concept-to-commercial execution of new chemical processes.
• Collaborate with R&D, operations, and project management to align strategies with business goals.
• Drive adoption of new technologies and methodologies for process improvement.
• Ensure adherence to safety, environmental, and quality standards across projects.

Skills

Leadership

Remote team management

Process design

Technical strategy

Communication

Risk and safety management

Education

PhD or Master’s in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen HYSYS

Process simulation

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an accomplished and visionary Lead Chemical Engineer to guide their innovative process development efforts from a remote capacity . This senior role involves leading a team of engineers in the design, development, and implementation of novel chemical processes. You will be responsible for setting technical direction, mentoring team members, and ensuring the successful execution of complex projects that drive the company's technological advancements. The ideal candidate possesses strong leadership skills, a deep technical expertise, and a proven ability to foster collaboration and innovation within a distributed team environment, shaping the future of chemical engineering solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of chemical engineers in process design, development, and optimization projects.
• Set technical standards and best practices for process engineering activities within the organization.
• Oversee the conceptualization and execution of new chemical processes from pilot to commercial scale.
• Collaborate with R&D, operations, and project management to align engineering strategies with business objectives.
• Drive innovation by identifying and evaluating new technologies and methodologies for process enhancement.
• Ensure rigorous adherence to safety, environmental, and quality standards across all projects undertaken by the team.

Requirements

• PhD or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering .
• 10+ years of progressive experience in chemical process engineering, with a significant portion in leadership or project lead roles.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering complex chemical process projects.
• Expert knowledge of process design, simulation, scale-up, and safety management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a remote engineering team effectively.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Executive-level compensation package, including substantial bonuses and stock options.
• Complete autonomy and flexibility to work from any location globally.
• Premium health, wellness, and retirement benefits tailored for senior remote executives.
• Significant budget for professional development, conferences, and team-building activities.
• Opportunity to shape the strategic direction of a leading-edge chemical technology company.