Remote Senior Chemical Process Engineer: Scale-Up Focus

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Flexible schedule

Medical coverage

Career progression

Advanced training

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Chemical Process Engineer for a fully remote role to design and refine chemical manufacturing processes, ensuring efficiency and compliance with industry standards.

The role involves collaborating with international teams, implementing advanced process control, conducting root cause analysis, and delivering technical reports and P&ID diagrams from a distributed workspace.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Over 6 years of professional experience in process engineering within the chemical sector.
• Expertise in process simulation tools and advanced analytical techniques.
• Thorough understanding of chemical reaction engineering and separation processes.
• Proven track record of successfully managing process improvement projects.
• Exceptional remote communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement advanced process control strategies to optimize plant operations and product quality.
• Perform root cause analysis for process deviations and implement effective, data-driven solutions.
• Design new chemical processes and equipment, ensuring scalability, safety, and cost-effectiveness.
• Collaborate closely with international teams on process scale-up and technology transfer initiatives.
• Prepare detailed technical reports, process documentation, and P&ID diagrams.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of safety protocols and environmental compliance across all remote operations.

Skills

Remote collaboration

Root cause analysis

Data-driven decisions

Process optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Process simulation tools

P&ID diagrams

Analytical techniques

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Chemical Process Engineer for a fully remote role to design and refine chemical manufacturing processes, ensuring efficiency and compliance with industry standards.

The role involves collaborating with international teams, implementing advanced process control, conducting root cause analysis, and delivering technical reports and P&ID diagrams from a distributed workspace.