Remote Lead Chemical Engineer - Green Chemistry & Scale-Up

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 1.200.000 - 1.800.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Bonus potential

Health benefits

Professional development

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 seeks a Lead Chemical Engineer to guide the design, development, and scale-up of sustainable chemical processes. This remote role supports a Benoni-aligned operation and requires strong leadership of diverse teams focused on green technologies.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years of experience in process design and a PhD or MSc in Chemical Engineering, with hands-on use of Aspen Plus and gPROMS. The role emphasizes safety, cost control, and environmental impact reduction.

Qualifikationen

• Ph.D. or Master's in Chemical Engineering with a focus on sustainable processes.
• 10+ years of progressive chemical process design, development and scale-up experience, with emphasis on sustainable technologies.
• Experience with green chemistry, life cycle assessment, and renewable feedstock utilization.
• Proven leadership of engineering teams and complex, long-term projects.
• Expertise in process simulation software and analytics for optimization.
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations and sustainable manufacturing practices.

Aufgaben

• Lead conceptualization, design and scale-up of chemical processes for sustainable technologies.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers and scientists.
• Conduct process safety analyses and risk assessments for novel sustainable processes.
• Collaborate with R&D to bridge lab innovations to industry.
• Optimize processes to improve efficiency, reduce energy use and waste.
• Develop and manage project plans, timelines and budgets.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Process scale-up

Green chemistry

Project management

Ausbildung

PhD in Chemical Engineering

MSc in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen Plus

gPROMS

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 seeks a Lead Chemical Engineer to guide the design, development, and scale-up of sustainable chemical processes. This remote role supports a Benoni-aligned operation and requires strong leadership of diverse teams focused on green technologies.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years of experience in process design and a PhD or MSc in Chemical Engineering, with hands-on use of Aspen Plus and gPROMS. The role emphasizes safety, cost control, and environmental impact reduction.