Remote Senior Chemical Process Leader

Placements24

Sandton

Hybrid

ZAR 1,400,000 - 1,900,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Senior Chemical Process Specialist to join its virtual technical services team. The role requires extensive expertise in optimizing complex chemical processes, troubleshooting challenging issues, and leading strategic improvement initiatives across multiple client sites.

You will provide high-level technical guidance from a distance and mentor junior engineers remotely. You will shape process strategies, drive innovation, and contribute to advancements in

Qualifications

  • MSc or PhD in Chemical Engineering with a specialization in process engineering or optimization.
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in the chemical industry, with a focus on process design, troubleshooting, and improvement.

Responsibilities

  • Provide senior-level technical consultation on complex chemical process challenges.
  • Lead the development and implementation of process optimization and efficiency improvement projects.
  • Conduct virtual root cause analysis for critical operational failures and develop sustainable solutions.
  • Mentor and guide junior chemical engineers and technical staff remotely.
  • Stay current with emerging technologies and industry best practices, recommending their adoption.
  • Develop and deliver technical presentations and training materials to internal teams and clients.

Skills

Process optimization
Root cause analysis
Remote leadership
Process simulation
Data analytics
Project management

Education

MSc in Chemical Engineering
PhD in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen HYSYS
MATLAB

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Senior Chemical Process Specialist to join its virtual technical services team. The role requires extensive expertise in optimizing complex chemical processes, troubleshooting challenging issues, and leading strategic improvement initiatives across multiple client sites.

You will provide high-level technical guidance from a distance and mentor junior engineers remotely. You will shape process strategies, drive innovation, and contribute to advancements in

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