Remote Senior Chemical Engineer: Process Design & Scale-up
Placements24
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Job summary
Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Chemical Engineer to lead design, scale-up and optimization of chemical processes in a remote-capable role from Cape Town. The role emphasizes technical leadership, collaboration with geographically distributed teams, and delivering strategic process improvements across projects.
The successful candidate will drive modeling, calculations, and safety compliance while mentoring junior engineers and coordinating with stakeholders to ensure timely,
Qualifications
- Master's or PhD in Chemical Engineering.
- 10+ years of experience in chemical process design and development.
- Deep expertise in reaction engineering, separations, and process control.
- Experience with process safety analysis and risk assessment.
- Proficiency in advanced simulation software and data analysis tools.
- Strong leadership and remote collaboration skills.
Responsibilities
- Lead design and development of new chemical processes from concept to commercialization.
- Perform detailed process calculations, equipment sizing, and cost estimations.
- Conduct advanced process modeling and simulation to optimize performance.
- Provide expert technical guidance and mentorship remotely.
- Ensure designs comply with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
- Prepare and present technical reports to management and stakeholders.
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Job description
Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Chemical Engineer to lead design, scale-up and optimization of chemical processes in a remote-capable role from Cape Town. The role emphasizes technical leadership, collaboration with geographically distributed teams, and delivering strategic process improvements across projects.
The successful candidate will drive modeling, calculations, and safety compliance while mentoring junior engineers and coordinating with stakeholders to ensure timely,
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