Remote Lead Chemical Process Engineer for Global Projects

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement planning

Performance-based incentives

Remote leadership role

Job summary

Placements24 clients include a multinational corporation in advanced polymers and specialty chemicals seeking an experienced Lead Chemical Process Engineer for a fully remote role based in South Africa. You will guide design, development, and implementation of complex chemical processes across international projects, leading a team of engineers and mentoring staff.

You will drive process optimization, safety assurance, and compliance with global standards while collaborating with global teams

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage process engineering aspects of capital projects from concept to commissioning.
• Provide technical leadership to a team of chemical engineers.
• Develop and optimize complex chemical processes with focus on safety, efficiency and sustainability.
• Oversee creation/review of PFDs, P&IDs, HAZOP studies and design safety reviews.
• Collaborate with global project teams, R&D, operations and external consultants.
• Ensure adherence to industry codes, standards and regulatory requirements.
• Drive innovation in process technology and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Process optimization

Process safety management

Aspen Plus

Stakeholder management

Education

Master's degree or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen Plus

PFD/PID development

Job description

Placements24 clients include a multinational corporation in advanced polymers and specialty chemicals seeking an experienced Lead Chemical Process Engineer for a fully remote role based in South Africa. You will guide design, development, and implementation of complex chemical processes across international projects, leading a team of engineers and mentoring staff.

You will drive process optimization, safety assurance, and compliance with global standards while collaborating with global teams