Remote Sanitation Process Engineer

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 827,000 - 1,378,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contract-based remuneration

Fully remote work

Flexible hours

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Remote Sanitation Process Engineer to design, optimize, and implement advanced sanitation processes for global operations. This remote, contract-based role requires analyzing current workflows, reducing costs, and ensuring regulatory compliance in hygiene-critical environments.

You will lead data-driven improvements, model process performance, and collaborate with virtual teams while documenting procedures and validation protocols.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in process engineering with a focus on sanitation or hygiene-critical environments.
• Proficiency in process design, optimization, and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize sanitation processes and systems for various industrial applications.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of existing sanitation procedures, identifying bottlenecks and inefficiencies.
• Develop and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and lower costs.
• Ensure all sanitation processes comply with GMP, HACCP and other standards.
• Use data analysis and modeling tools to evaluate process performance and predict outcomes.
• Collaborate remotely with engineering, operations and QA teams to integrate new processes.
• Create and maintain process documentation including P&IDs, SOPs, and validation protocols.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex sanitation process issues remotely.
• Research new technologies and methodologies in sanitation engineering.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Remote collaboration

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Chemical/Process Engineering

Tools

Aspen Plus

ChemCAD

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent player in the industrial sector, is seeking a highly skilled and innovative Remote Sanitation Process Engineer to join their global operations. This is a fully remote, contract-based position, offering a unique opportunity to leverage your expertise in designing, optimizing, and implementing advanced sanitation processes without the need for on-site presence. You will be responsible for analyzing existing sanitation workflows, identifying areas for improvement, and developing data-driven solutions to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure regulatory compliance. This role demands a strong analytical mindset, a deep understanding of chemical processes, engineering principles, and a proven track record in process improvement within hygiene-critical environments. The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem-solver, adept at collaborating with diverse teams virtually and driving significant change through remote oversight. Your contributions will directly impact the hygiene standards and operational efficiency for facilities including those in the Richards Bay area.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize sanitation processes and systems for various industrial applications.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of existing sanitation procedures, identifying bottlenecks and inefficiencies.
• Develop and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and lower operational costs.
• Ensure all sanitation processes comply with relevant industry regulations and standards (e.g., GMP, HACCP).
• Utilize data analysis and modeling tools to evaluate process performance and predict outcomes.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations and quality assurance teams remotely to integrate new processes.
• Create and maintain detailed process documentation, including P&IDs, SOPs, and validation protocols.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex sanitation process issues remotely.
• Research and evaluate new technologies and methodologies in sanitation engineering.
• Provide technical guidance and support to on-site teams as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in process engineering, with a focus on sanitation or hygiene-critical environments.
• Proven experience in process design, optimization, and implementation.
• Strong understanding of chemical principles, fluid dynamics, and material science relevant to sanitation.
• Proficiency in process simulation software (e.g., Aspen Plus, ChemCAD) and data analysis tools.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects and drive improvements in a remote setting.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills for effective virtual teamwork.
• Familiarity with international sanitation and hygiene standards.
• Ability to work independently and manage a demanding workload in a remote capacity.

Benefits

As a contractor, you will benefit from a competitive project-based remuneration package. This role offers significant flexibility in terms of working hours and location, being fully remote. You will have the opportunity to work on challenging and impactful projects that drive innovation in sanitation. Gain exposure to diverse industrial applications and contribute to global operational standards. Our client provides a supportive virtual environment and access to necessary project resources. This is an ideal role for experienced engineers seeking autonomy and the chance to shape critical sanitation strategies from afar. You will gain valuable experience working with a forward-thinking organization committed to hygiene excellence.