Senior Chemical Engineer - Process Development

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Health and retirement benefits

On-site facilities

Career advancement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Chemical Engineer to lead process development initiatives at their Centurion facility. This on-site role focuses on optimizing and scaling up chemical processes for new product development, translating lab discoveries into efficient, safe, and commercially viable manufacturing processes.

You will work with R&D chemists, manufacturing teams, and project managers, developing SOPs and documenting processes while advancing operational excellence in a rigorous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in process development, scale-up, and optimization.
• Proficiency in process safety, PHA, and safety protocols.
• Experience with process simulation software (Aspen Plus, HYSYS).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize chemical processes for pilot and commercial scale production.
• Conduct process simulations and modeling to predict performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Oversee pilot plant operations, troubleshoot issues, and ensure smooth scale-up activities.
• Develop and implement Process Safety Management (PSM) protocols.
• Collaborate with R&D chemists, manufacturing teams, and project managers.
• Author technical reports, process documentation, and SOPs.

Skills

Process development

Scale-up

Process simulation

Unit operations

Thermodynamics

Fluid dynamics

Safety protocols

Project management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen Plus

HYSYS

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Chemical Engineer to lead process development initiatives in their Centurion facility. This is an on-site role focused on optimizing and scaling up chemical processes for new product development. You will play a critical part in translating laboratory discoveries into efficient, safe, and commercially viable manufacturing processes. The position demands a strong understanding of chemical engineering principles, excellent problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to innovation and operational excellence within a rigorous R&D setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize chemical processes for pilot and commercial scale production.
• Conduct process simulations and modeling to predict performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Oversee pilot plant operations, troubleshoot issues, and ensure smooth scale-up activities.
• Develop and implement Process Safety Management (PSM) protocols.
• Collaborate with R&D chemists, manufacturing teams, and project managers.
• Author technical reports, process documentation, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in process development, scale-up, and optimization within the chemical or pharmaceutical industry.
• Proficiency in process simulation software (e.g., Aspen Plus, HYSYS).
• Strong knowledge of unit operations, thermodynamics, and fluid dynamics.
• Experience with Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) and safety protocols.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive annual salary and potential for performance bonuses.
• Opportunity to work on innovative chemical processes.
• Comprehensive health, retirement, and insurance benefits.
• On-site facilities and access to advanced laboratory equipment.
• Career advancement opportunities within a leading R&D organization.
• Paid training and professional development programs.