Remote Principal Chemical Engineer: Process Modeling Leader

Placements24

Mossel Bay

Hybrid

ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote work with global teams

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Principal Chemical Engineer to lead advanced process design and simulation programs for international projects in a remote-first setup. You will develop sophisticated models, drive feasibility studies, and guide teams across multiple time zones.

The role requires 10+ years in chemical process design, strong expertise with Aspen Plus, HYSYS or CHEMCAD, and a proven track record mentoring engineers. Remote work enables global collaboration and innovative project delivery.

Qualifications

MSc or PhD in Chemical Engineering highly preferred.
BEng/BSc with extensive relevant experience considered.

Responsibilities

Lead design and optimization of complex chemical processes using advanced simulation tools.
Develop and validate rigorous process models for feasibility, debottlenecking and scale-up.
Provide mentorship to junior engineers on process design and simulation methods.
Collaborate with global teams including R&D, project management, and operations.
Prepare technical reports, design packages and proposals for clients and internal stakeholders.
Stay updated on process simulation tech and implement new tools.
Conduct techno-economic analyses to assess viability of designs.
Ensure safety, environmental impact and efficiency in all designs.
Manage project timelines and deliverables in a remote setup.
Promote best practices in process modelling and simulation across the organization.