Remote Senior Chemical Process Engineer – Lead Optimization

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Home office budget

Professional development

Remote collaboration culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Chemical Process Engineer for a remote-first role supporting global bulk chemical production. You will lead process design, optimization, and safety assessments, leveraging your expertise to improve throughput, yield, and energy efficiency across large-scale operations.

You will collaborate with international teams, refine P&IDs and PFDs, mentor junior engineers remotely, and deliver detailed technical reports to senior management.

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from a recognized university.
• 8+ years of hands-on experience in chemical process engineering for bulk production.
• Proven expertise in process simulation software and data analysis.
• Strong knowledge of safety, environmental practices and plant operations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for remote collaboration.
• Experience with international project execution is essential.
• PE or equivalent certification is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead process design, development, and improvement for large-scale bulk chemical manufacturing.
• Analyze and optimize processes to improve throughput, yield and energy efficiency.
• Refine P&IDs, PFDs and process documentation.
• Conduct safety assessments including HAZOP and ensure compliance.
• Coordinate virtually with cross-functional teams across time zones.
• Provide technical guidance and support to global plant operations.
• Manage project timelines, resources and budgets for improvements.
• Evaluate new technologies and methodologies.
• Mentor junior engineers remotely and share knowledge.
• Prepare technical reports and present findings to senior management.

Skills

Remote collaboration

Independent work

Problem solving

Project management

Education

MSc or PhD in Chemical Eng

Tools

Aspen Plus

Pro/II

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Chemical Process Engineer for a remote-first role supporting global bulk chemical production. You will lead process design, optimization, and safety assessments, leveraging your expertise to improve throughput, yield, and energy efficiency across large-scale operations.

You will collaborate with international teams, refine P&IDs and PFDs, mentor junior engineers remotely, and deliver detailed technical reports to senior management.