Remote Lead Chemical Engineer: Process Design

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus structure

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Learning and development platform with

Flexible working hours

Virtual team-building and networking

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Chemical Engineer to spearhead design and optimization of advanced chemical processes. This fully remote role offers flexibility while leveraging a central hub in Tembisa, Gauteng for coordination, mentoring, and safety oversight.

You will guide cross-functional teams, drive scalable process technologies, and ensure compliance with industry standards through expert modeling, design reviews, and PHAs.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years in chemical process design, development and scale-up.
• Strong leadership in managing engineering projects.
• Expert in process simulation software and modeling.
• Deep understanding of reaction engineering, separations, and transport phenomena.
• Remote work capability with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of complex chemical processes with scalability.
• Oversee process simulation, modeling, and analysis to predict performance.
• Develop comprehensive PFDs and P&IDs for projects.
• Conduct PHAs and implement robust safety protocols.
• Collaborate with R&D, engineering, and operations in a remote setting.
• Provide mentorship to junior engineers and staff.
• Troubleshoot process issues and drive continuous improvement.
• Manage project timelines and deliverables remotely.

Skills

Leadership experience

Process simulation

Chemical engineering principles

Remote collaboration

Education

Master's or PhD in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen HYSYS

CHEMCAD

PFDs & P&IDs

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Chemical Engineer to spearhead design and optimization of advanced chemical processes. This fully remote role offers flexibility while leveraging a central hub in Tembisa, Gauteng for coordination, mentoring, and safety oversight.

You will guide cross-functional teams, drive scalable process technologies, and ensure compliance with industry standards through expert modeling, design reviews, and PHAs.