Senior Chemical Engineer - Capital Projects Lead (Hybrid)

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Retirement savings plan

Annual performance bonus

Training allowances

Company-sponsored social events

Job summary

Placements24, on behalf of a leading industrial chemicals company, invites applications for a Senior Chemical Engineer in Pretoria. You will lead capital project delivery from design through commissioning, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams to ensure safe, on-time, on-budget execution.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering and at least 6 years of project management experience in chemicals or processing industries, with strong P&ID, safety, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in chemical engineering project management and execution.
• Proven track record delivering capital projects in chemicals or process industries.
• Strong knowledge of P&ID development, equipment sizing and process safety management.
• Proficiency with project management software and process simulation tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the engineering aspects of capital projects from concept to commissioning.
• Develop project scopes, specifications and engineering deliverables per project requirements.
• Coordinate with internal engineering teams, external consultants and contractors.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable codes and standards.
• Oversee vendor document reviews and equipment specifications.
• Support commissioning and start-up activities and troubleshoot issues.
• Manage project schedules and budgets for engineering activities.
• Conduct site visits and inspections to monitor progress and quality.
• Prepare project status reports and technical documentation.
• Promote and enforce safety protocols throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Risk assessment

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Process simulation tools

Job description

Placements24, on behalf of a leading industrial chemicals company, invites applications for a Senior Chemical Engineer in Pretoria. You will lead capital project delivery from design through commissioning, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams to ensure safe, on-time, on-budget execution.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering and at least 6 years of project management experience in chemicals or processing industries, with strong P&ID, safety, and communication skills.