Remote Lead Chemical Process Engineer: Design Optimization

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,800,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based incentives

Professional development resources

Cutting-edge technology access

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Lead Chemical Process Engineer to drive design and optimization initiatives in a fully remote capacity. You will guide complex process development, mentor a global team of engineers, and shape strategic chemical operations from anywhere, aligning with global goals.

The role requires a PhD/masters in Chemical Engineering and a minimum of 10 years’ progressive experience, including 3 years in a leadership capacity.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Chemical Engineering is required.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive chemical process engineering experience.
• At least 3 years in lead or supervisory role.
• Strong leadership and remote management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead conceptualization, design, and implementation of complex chemical processes.
• Provide senior technical oversight to a global team of engineers.
• Develop and execute process optimization strategies for efficiency, safety, and sustainability.
• Run advanced process simulations, modeling, and feasibility studies for multiple operations.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a remote environment.
• Manage process engineering aspects of major capital projects within budget and schedule.
• Identify and evaluate new technologies for process improvements.
• Champion a strong safety culture and robust process safety management.

Skills

Process design

Process optimization

Leadership

Remote team management

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Education

Master's or PhD in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Advanced process simulation software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Lead Chemical Process Engineer to drive design and optimization initiatives in a fully remote capacity. You will guide complex process development, mentor a global team of engineers, and shape strategic chemical operations from anywhere, aligning with global goals.

The role requires a PhD/masters in Chemical Engineering and a minimum of 10 years’ progressive experience, including 3 years in a leadership capacity.