Remote Lead Process Optimization Engineer

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Remote work support

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Generous vacation time

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Lead Process Engineer to drive process optimization across international operations. The role is fully remote, requiring strong data analytics, SPC/DOE expertise, and advanced process control knowledge to boost efficiency and safety.

You will mentor junior engineers, oversee pilots, and collaborate globally to implement improvements while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Chemical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 10 years in process engineering with focus on optimization.
• Proven expertise in SPC, DOE, and data analytics tools (Python, R, JMP).
• Experience with APC and MPC is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of chemical process fundamentals and unit operations.
• Excellent remote collaboration and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects remotely.
• Experience optimizing processes for industrial hubs like Benoni is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to identify process improvements via data analysis, modeling, and reviews.
• Develop and implement advanced control strategies to boost performance.
• Conduct root cause analysis for inefficiencies and propose solutions.
• Oversee pilot studies and plant trials to validate optimizations.
• Collaborate with global plant engineers via virtual channels to implement changes.
• Ensure proposed optimizations meet safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Develop business cases quantifying potential benefits.
• Mentor junior engineers in optimization and data analysis.
• Stay current with new technologies in optimization and control.
• Maintain documentation of improvements and best practices.

Skills

SPC

DOE

Data analytics

Education

Master's or PhD in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Python

R

JMP

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Lead Process Engineer to drive process optimization across international operations. The role is fully remote, requiring strong data analytics, SPC/DOE expertise, and advanced process control knowledge to boost efficiency and safety.

You will mentor junior engineers, oversee pilots, and collaborate globally to implement improvements while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.