Remote Senior Process Optimization Engineer (Data-Driven)

Placements24

Soweto

Hybrid

ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote
Health insurance
Retirement contributions
Professional development
Home office equipment provided

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Process Optimization Engineer for a fully remote role overseeing optimization of chemical processes across global operations. You will focus on yield, energy efficiency and waste reduction using advanced analytics and modeling.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in process engineering, experience with Aspen Plus/HYSYS and APC, and a strong background in chemical reaction engineering, thermodynamics and fluid mechanics.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
  • Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in process engineering with a focus on optimization.
  • Experience with process simulation software and APC implementations.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze existing chemical processes to boost yield, reduce energy use and waste.
  • Develop and apply advanced process control strategies and modeling.
  • Collaborate with R&D, operations and maintenance to resolve issues.
  • Design pilot plant studies and scale-up initiatives for new/modified processes.
  • Maintain process documentation (P&IDs, PFDs, procedures).
  • Monitor KPIs and report on performance and progress.
  • Stay updated on latest tech and uphold safety and environmental compliance.

Skills

Process optimization
Aspen Plus
HYSYS
APC
Chemical engineering
Data analysis
Remote collaboration
Cross-functional teams

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen Plus
HYSYS
Statistical tools

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Process Optimization Engineer for a fully remote role overseeing optimization of chemical processes across global operations. You will focus on yield, energy efficiency and waste reduction using advanced analytics and modeling.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in process engineering, experience with Aspen Plus/HYSYS and APC, and a strong background in chemical reaction engineering, thermodynamics and fluid mechanics.

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