Remote Senior Chemical Process Engineer - Global Projects

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 1,992,000 - 3,154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary and remote work allowance

Global health insurance coverage

Home office stipend and tech support

Potential international travel (occas.

Flexible working hours

Retirement fund contributions

Professional development resources

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Chemical Process Engineer to lead global process design and optimization from a remote home office. You will drive simulations, feasibility studies, and economic evaluations across international sites with oversight from distributed teams.

The role requires 8+ years in chemical process engineering, strong knowledge of Aspen Plus or HYSYS, and proficiency with P&ID development. Flexible hours and remote collaboration are key components of this global opportunity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum 8 years of progressive chemical process engineering experience.
• Experience with Aspen Plus or HYSYS and P&ID development.

Responsibilities

• Lead process design and development activities for global chemical projects, ensuring adherence to international standards.
• Conduct detailed process simulations, feasibility studies, and economic evaluations for new and existing processes.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to project teams and manufacturing sites worldwide.
• Troubleshoot complex process issues remotely, utilizing data analysis and remote monitoring tools.
• Develop and optimize process flow diagrams (PFDs), piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), and equipment specifications.
• Ensure processes comply with global safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage project timelines and deliverables for process engineering tasks within a remote framework.
• Facilitate virtual design reviews and technical workshops with global stakeholders.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers remotely through digital collaboration tools.

Skills

Process engineering

Project management

Remote collaboration

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen Plus

HYSYS

P&ID tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a globally recognized leader in the chemical industry, is actively seeking a highly experienced Senior Chemical Process Engineer to join their expanding team on a fully remote basis. This role is designed for an individual capable of contributing to complex, international projects from the comfort of their own home office. You will be involved in the design, optimization, and troubleshooting of chemical processes across various global sites, collaborating closely with international teams via digital platforms. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional technical acumen, strong project management skills, and the ability to work autonomously while maintaining seamless communication. This is a unique opportunity to leverage your expertise on a global scale without the need for relocation, working from anywhere. Our company is committed to a remote-first culture, ensuring all employees have the tools and support to succeed.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead process design and development activities for global chemical projects, ensuring adherence to international standards.
• Conduct detailed process simulations, feasibility studies, and economic evaluations for new and existing processes.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to project teams and manufacturing sites worldwide.
• Troubleshoot complex process issues remotely, utilizing data analysis and remote monitoring tools.
• Develop and optimize process flow diagrams (PFDs), piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), and equipment specifications.
• Ensure processes comply with global safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage project timelines and deliverables for process engineering tasks within a remote framework.
• Facilitate virtual design reviews and technical workshops with global stakeholders.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers remotely through digital collaboration tools.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• A minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in chemical process engineering, with a strong track record in project execution.
• Extensive experience with process simulation software (e.g., Aspen Plus, HYSYS) and P&ID development tools.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and work independently in a remote setting.
• Excellent understanding of chemical engineering principles, thermodynamics, kinetics, and mass transfer.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with proficiency in virtual collaboration tools (e.g., Teams, Zoom, Slack).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Previous experience in international project teams is highly advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and remote work allowance.
• Comprehensive global health insurance coverage.
• Generous home office stipend and technology support.
• Opportunities for international travel for critical project phases (optional).
• Flexible working hours to accommodate global project schedules.
• Contribution to a global retirement fund.
• Professional development resources and online training.