Senior Chemical Engineer: Process Design & Scale-Up

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Performance-related bonuses

Training and conference opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Mahikeng, North West, seeks a Senior Chemical Engineer with strong expertise in process design and scale-up to bridge laboratory discoveries to commercial production. You will lead design, development, and scale-up efforts, coordinating with R&D and manufacturing to ensure safe, cost-effective transitions from pilot to full-scale production.

The role emphasizes process safety, thermodynamics, and separation technologies, with opportunities to shape innovative chemical products

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum of 6 years experience in process design, development and scale-up.
• Hands-on pilot plant operations and safety experience.
• Experience with Aspen HYSYS or CHEMCAD preferred.
• Knowledge of PSM principles and HAZOP studies.
• Strong analytical, writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new chemical processes from conceptualization through pilot plant and commercial scale.
• Conduct process simulations, modeling, and experimental studies to optimize parameters.
• Prepare PFDs, P&IDs, and equipment specifications.
• Manage pilot plant operations and trials, ensuring safety and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot issues during scale-up and initial plant operation.
• Perform PHAs and risk assessments for new processes.
• Collaborate with R&D, plant engineers, and project managers through the lifecycle.
• Ensure safety, environmental compliance, and economic viability.
• Document findings, designs, and procedures thoroughly.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Process design

Scale-up

Pilot plant operations

Hazop studies

PSM

Project management

Technical writing

Communication

Reaction engineering

Thermodynamics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Master's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen HYSYS

CHEMCAD

Job description

Placements24 in Mahikeng, North West, seeks a Senior Chemical Engineer with strong expertise in process design and scale-up to bridge laboratory discoveries to commercial production. You will lead design, development, and scale-up efforts, coordinating with R&D and manufacturing to ensure safe, cost-effective transitions from pilot to full-scale production.

The role emphasizes process safety, thermodynamics, and separation technologies, with opportunities to shape innovative chemical products