Senior Chemical Engineer - Plant Operations

Placements24; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Performance bonuses

Health, retirement, and life insurance

Generous paid time off

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Senior Chemical Engineer to oversee plant operations in Centurion. You will lead the technical direction for daily operations, ensure safety, efficiency, and environmental responsibility, and mentor junior staff in a major chemical production site.

In this leadership role you will manage complex processes, troubleshoot production challenges, and drive process improvements, cost reduction, and yield enhancement while maintaining compliance with safety

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years' progressive experience in chemical plant operations and process engineering.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing engineering teams and projects.
• Strong knowledge of process safety management (PSM) principles and hazard analysis techniques.
• Proficiency with process control systems and data acquisition methods.
• Solid understanding of chemical reaction engineering, thermodynamics, and separation processes.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage daily plant operations, ensuring schedules and quality targets.
• Lead troubleshooting for process upsets and equipment malfunctions with effective solutions.
• Develop and execute programs for process improvement, cost reduction, and yield enhancement.
• Ensure compliance with local and international safety, health, and environmental regulations.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers and technicians, fostering continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to optimize equipment reliability.

Skills

Leadership

PSM Principles

Hazard analysis

Process control systems

Data acquisition

Reaction engineering

Thermodynamics

Separation processes

Education

Master's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

SCADA

Data acquisition systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a seasoned Senior Chemical Engineer to oversee and enhance plant operations in their facility located in Centurion . This critical role involves leading the technical direction for daily operations, ensuring the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and environmental responsibility. You will be responsible for managing complex chemical processes, troubleshooting production challenges, and mentoring junior engineering staff. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional to take on a leadership role, drive operational excellence, and contribute significantly to the success of a major chemical production site.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage daily plant operations, ensuring adherence to production schedules and quality targets.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts for process upsets and equipment malfunctions, implementing effective solutions.
• Develop and execute programs for process improvement, cost reduction, and yield enhancement.
• Ensure compliance with all local and international safety, health, and environmental regulations.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers and technicians, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and skill development.
• Collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to optimize equipment reliability and performance.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in chemical plant operations and process engineering.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in managing engineering teams and projects.
• In-depth knowledge of process safety management (PSM) principles and hazard analysis techniques.
• Proficiency in process control systems and data acquisition methods.
• Strong understanding of chemical reaction engineering, thermodynamics, and separation processes.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary package commensurate with experience.
• Performance bonuses and long-term incentive plans.
• Comprehensive health, retirement, and life insurance benefits.
• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.
• Opportunities for career advancement within a reputable organization.