Remote Lead Chemical Process Engineer - Process Innovation

Placements24; George; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Home office stipend

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an exceptional Remote Lead Chemical Process Engineer to spearhead process innovation and optimization initiatives. This fully remote role welcomes candidates who can drive complex projects across multiple sites while maintaining strong communication with a global team.

Ideal candidates hold a Master's or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering with 8–10 years of progressive experience, including leadership.

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or closely related discipline.
• 8–10 years of progressive chemical process engineering experience.
• 3+ years in a lead or supervisory role.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of innovative chemical processes from concept to commercialization.
• Oversee process simulation, modeling, and optimization projects using advanced software tools.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a global team of chemical engineers.
• Conduct feasibility studies and economic evaluations for new process technologies.
• Develop and manage scopes, schedules, and budgets for major capital projects.
• Ensure all process designs comply with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with R&D, operations, and project management to achieve goals.
• Troubleshoot complex process issues and implement data-driven solutions.
• Prepare technical reports, proposals, and management presentations.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry best practices.

Skills

Chemical engineering

Process simulation

Data analytics

Project leadership

Remote work

Education

Master's or PhD in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen Plus

ChemCAD

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an exceptional Remote Lead Chemical Process Engineer to spearhead process innovation and optimization initiatives. This fully remote role welcomes candidates who can drive complex projects across multiple sites while maintaining strong communication with a global team.

Ideal candidates hold a Master's or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering with 8–10 years of progressive experience, including leadership.