Senior Chemical Engineer - Process Optimization

Placements24; Midrand; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + bonuses

Health & retirement benefits

Professional development

Hybrid work model

Exposure to cutting-edge technologies

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Chemical Engineer to join our team in Midrand. The role focuses on analyzing, designing, and improving chemical processes, scaling up new technologies, and developing productive product lines within a collaborative environment.

The engineer will drive efficiency, safety, and sustainability, collaborating with operations, R&D, and maintenance to meet project goals and deliver innovative process solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field; Master's degree advantageous.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in a process engineering role within the chemical industry.
• Proven experience in process design, optimization, and scale-up.
• Proficiency in process simulation software (Aspen Plus, HYSYS) and CAD tools.

Responsibilities

• Analyze existing chemical processes to identify areas for improvement in efficiency, safety, and sustainability.
• Design, develop, and implement new process technologies and modifications to existing systems.
• Conduct pilot plant studies and scale-up operations for new processes.
• Perform detailed process simulations and modeling to predict performance and optimize parameters.
• Ensure all process designs and modifications comply with relevant industry regulations and safety standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including operations, R&D, and maintenance, to achieve project goals.

Skills

Process optimization

Scale-up

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Master's degree advantageous

Tools

Aspen Plus

HYSYS

CAD tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Chemical Engineer to join their dynamic team in Midrand . This role is pivotal in driving innovation and efficiency within our client's chemical processes. You will be instrumental in analyzing, designing, and implementing improvements to existing processes, as well as contributing to the development of new product lines. This position offers a challenging yet rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact in a key industrial sector, working within a collaborative environment that fosters professional growth and technical excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze existing chemical processes to identify areas for improvement in efficiency, safety, and sustainability.
• Design, develop, and implement new process technologies and modifications to existing systems.
• Conduct pilot plant studies and scale-up operations for new processes.
• Perform detailed process simulations and modeling to predict performance and optimize parameters.
• Ensure all process designs and modifications comply with relevant industry regulations and safety standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including operations, R&D, and maintenance, to achieve project goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field. A Master's degree is advantageous.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in a process engineering role within the chemical industry.
• Proven experience in process design, optimization, and scale-up.
• Proficiency in process simulation software (e.g., Aspen Plus, HYSYS) and CAD tools.
• Strong understanding of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and mass transfer principles.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary package and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, retirement, and insurance benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and advanced training.
• A hybrid work model allowing for a flexible work-life balance.
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and industry best practices.