Remote Senior Chemical Process Optimization Expert

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 1,969,000 - 2,953,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Professional development stipend

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Home office stipend

Job summary

Placements24 partners with a global leader in advanced materials manufacturing to recruit a Remote Senior Chemical Process Optimization Specialist. The role analyzes, improves, and optimizes chemical processes across production sites, using data analytics, simulation tools, and robust process control strategies to boost efficiency and reduce costs.

You will collaborate with site engineers and operations teams remotely, develop KPI‑driven optimization plans, ensure safety and environmental

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years hands-on experience in chemical process engineering with optimization focus.
• Expertise in process simulation software (Aspen Plus, HYSYS) and statistics.
• Ability to analyze complex datasets and derive actionable insights.
• Strong understanding of thermodynamics, kinetics, transport phenomena, and control theory.
• Excellent remote communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management.
• Experience with data visualization tools; Lean Six Sigma is advantageous.
• Self-motivated, organized, and capable of working independently.

Responsibilities

• Analyze existing chemical processes using data analytics and simulation tools.
• Identify opportunities for yield improvement and waste reduction.
• Develop and implement optimization strategies for key parameters.
• Collaborate with site engineers and operations teams remotely to validate changes.
• Use process modeling software to test optimization scenarios.
• Develop robust process control strategies and KPIs.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations on performance and recommendations.
• Ensure safety, environmental, and quality standards in modifications.

Skills

Process optimization

Data analysis

Remote collaboration

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Independent working

Analytical thinking

Data-driven decision making

Team leadership

Education

Master's or PhD in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen Plus

HYSYS

Minitab

Python (data analysis)

Tableau

Job description

Placements24 partners with a global leader in advanced materials manufacturing to recruit a Remote Senior Chemical Process Optimization Specialist. The role analyzes, improves, and optimizes chemical processes across production sites, using data analytics, simulation tools, and robust process control strategies to boost efficiency and reduce costs.

You will collaborate with site engineers and operations teams remotely, develop KPI‑driven optimization plans, ensure safety and environmental