Senior Chemical Engineer: Process Optimization Leader

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus potential

Healthcare coverage

Retirement plan

Relocation assistance

Professional growth

Generous leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Chemical Engineer to drive process improvements near Polokwane, Limpopo. You will lead optimization projects, model processes with Aspen Plus or HYSYS, and guide teams to boost yields while cutting costs and improving safety.

Ideal candidates hold a Master's/PhD in Chemical Engineering with 8+ years of industry experience and a proven track record of successful implementations in an industrial setting.

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering required.
• 8+ years in chemical process engineering, with emphasis on optimization.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects on process optimization and debottlenecking.
• Use statistical analysis and process simulations to identify improvements.
• Develop and implement advanced process control strategies.
• Conduct economic evaluations for proposed changes and CAPEX.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance and engineering teams.
• Mentor junior engineers in process-improvement methods.
• Ensure improvements meet safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Stay updated on new technologies and best practices.
• Prepare reports and present findings to senior management.
• Participate in RCFA for operational issues.

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen Plus

HYSYS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Chemical Engineer to drive process improvements near Polokwane, Limpopo. You will lead optimization projects, model processes with Aspen Plus or HYSYS, and guide teams to boost yields while cutting costs and improving safety.

Ideal candidates hold a Master's/PhD in Chemical Engineering with 8+ years of industry experience and a proven track record of successful implementations in an industrial setting.