Remote Lead Chemical Engineer: Sustainability

Placements24; Gauteng; Remote; ZAR 2,973,000 - 5,285,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Global impact

Executive benefits

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Remote Lead Chemical Engineer specializing in Sustainability to drive eco-friendly processes and circular economy initiatives on a global scale. You will lead cross-functional teams, perform LCAs, and develop long-term sustainability strategies, while ensuring regulatory compliance and inspiring remote collaboration across our distributed engineering and R&D groups.

The ideal candidate holds a Master's or PhD in Chemical Engineering with sustainability focus,

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Chemical Engineering with sustainability specialization.
• 10+ years of chemical engineering experience with a focus on sustainability and environmental management.
• Proven expertise in LCA, green chemistry, waste management, and energy efficiency optimization.

Responsibilities

• Lead the research, development, and implementation of sustainable chemical processes and technologies.
• Conduct environmental impact assessments and lifecycle analyses (LCAs) for products and processes.
• Identify opportunities for waste reduction, energy efficiency, and use of renewable resources in chemical manufacturing.
• Develop strategies for implementing circular economy principles within the chemical supply chain.
• Collaborate with R&D, operations, and product development to integrate sustainability across the business.
• Mentor and guide a team of engineers and scientists focused on sustainable solutions.
• Stay abreast of trends, regulations, and best practices in green chemistry and sustainable engineering.
• Prepare technical reports, proposals, and presentations on sustainability initiatives and progress.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and contribute to sustainability reporting.
• Foster a culture of sustainability throughout the organization.

Skills

LCA

Green chemistry

Waste management

Energy efficiency

Leadership

Remote collaboration

Process modeling

Data analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Supply chain

Education

Master's or PhD in Chemical Engineering

Tools

LCA software

Process modeling software

Data analysis tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Remote Lead Chemical Engineer specializing in Sustainability to drive eco-friendly processes and circular economy initiatives on a global scale. You will lead cross-functional teams, perform LCAs, and develop long-term sustainability strategies, while ensuring regulatory compliance and inspiring remote collaboration across our distributed engineering and R&D groups.

The ideal candidate holds a Master's or PhD in Chemical Engineering with sustainability focus,