Remote Process Optimization Engineer

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full remote work with flexible hours

Home office allowance and technology

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Remote Process Engineer to optimize operations across multiple sites from a remote location near Upington. You will apply advanced data analytics and process modeling to improve efficiency, quality, and safety, working independently while coordinating with site teams.

The role emphasizes remote communication, problem-solving, and self-management with opportunities to influence several facilities from a home office.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of experience in process engineering with a focus on control and optimization.
• Proficiency with process simulation software (Aspen Plus, UniSim) and control systems.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement advanced process control (APC) strategies to optimize plant operations.
• Utilize process simulation and modeling software to analyze performance and identify opportunities.
• Analyze large datasets to monitor process performance and recommend corrective actions.
• Collaborate remotely with site engineers and operators to troubleshoot issues.
• Design and execute experiments for process characterization and optimization.
• Develop and maintain process documentation including P&IDs and operating manuals.

Skills

Remote communication

Problem solving

Self-management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field

Tools

Aspen Plus

UniSim

Python

MATLAB

R

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Remote Process Engineer to optimize operations across multiple sites from a remote location near Upington. You will apply advanced data analytics and process modeling to improve efficiency, quality, and safety, working independently while coordinating with site teams.

The role emphasizes remote communication, problem-solving, and self-management with opportunities to influence several facilities from a home office.