Senior Chemical Engineer: Process Optimization & Innovation

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 950,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Medical aid and retirement fund

Professional development opportunities

Relocation assistance

Paid time off and holidays

Wellness initiatives

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Chemical Engineer for its Upington operation in the Northern Cape. The role focuses on optimizing existing processes to improve efficiency, yield and safety, while developing new manufacturing methods and ensuring environmental and safety compliance.

You will lead process design, troubleshooting, pilot-scale tests, and collaborate with R&D, production and safety teams. A MSc/BSc in Chemical Engineering and 7+ years of industrial experience are required; Aspen

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in chemical process engineering.
• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Chemical Engineering.
• Proven ability in process optimization and scale-up.
• Experience with P&ID development and HAZOP studies.
• Strong communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and improve existing chemical processes for efficiency and sustainability.
• Develop and implement process modifications and optimizations.
• Conduct feasibility studies for new technologies and equipment.
• Oversee pilot-scale experiments and test modifications.
• Maintain process documentation and safety assessments.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with R&D, production, and safety teams.

Skills

Process optimization

Troubleshooting

Pilot-scale testing

P&ID development

HAZOP studies

Data analysis

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering

M.Sc. in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen Plus

HYSYS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Chemical Engineer for its Upington operation in the Northern Cape. The role focuses on optimizing existing processes to improve efficiency, yield and safety, while developing new manufacturing methods and ensuring environmental and safety compliance.

You will lead process design, troubleshooting, pilot-scale tests, and collaborate with R&D, production and safety teams. A MSc/BSc in Chemical Engineering and 7+ years of industrial experience are required; Aspen