Remote Lead Chemical Engineer: Process Optimization Leader

Placements24; Gauteng; Remote; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Performance bonus

Professional training opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a Lead Chemical Engineer to drive remote process optimization for global specialty chemicals operations. You will design strategies to enhance throughput, reduce waste, and improve energy efficiency from anywhere in SA, reporting to senior management.

You will lead cross-functional teams, develop advanced process control, perform techno-economic studies, and validate changes via pilot trials.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in chemical process engineering, focused on optimization and scale-up.
• Proven track record of cost savings or efficiency gains through process improvements.
• Expertise in process modeling and simulation software (CHEMCAD, gPROMS).
• Strong background in SPC and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Excellent project management and leadership of cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent remote communication and presentation skills.
• Must have the legal right to work remotely in South Africa.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead analysis and optimization of existing chemical processes to improve throughput and reduce costs.
• Develop and implement advanced process control strategies and data analytics for real-time monitoring.
• Lead techno-economic feasibility studies for process modifications and new technology implementations.
• Collaborate with plant operations, R&D, and management to integrate improvements.
• Design and execute pilot plant trials to validate process changes and gather performance data.
• Ensure all process changes comply with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Provide expert technical support and mentorship to a team of chemical engineers.
• Prepare detailed project proposals, technical specifications, and final reports.
• Champion adoption of digital tools and methodologies for process improvement.

Skills

Process optimization

Data analytics

Project management

Communication

Remote collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

CHEMCAD

gPROMS

Job description

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a Lead Chemical Engineer to drive remote process optimization for global specialty chemicals operations. You will design strategies to enhance throughput, reduce waste, and improve energy efficiency from anywhere in SA, reporting to senior management.

You will lead cross-functional teams, develop advanced process control, perform techno-economic studies, and validate changes via pilot trials.