Senior Chemical Engineer - Production

Placements24; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Career development opportunities

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Job summary

Placements24 in Port Elizabeth is seeking a seasoned Senior Chemical Engineer focused on production to join our client’s team. You will lead technical efforts to ensure safe, efficient operation of the chemical plant and drive continuous improvement across processes and yields.

This hands-on role requires strong plant operations knowledge, leadership, and the ability to mentor junior engineers while collaborating with maintenance and design teams to upgrade equipment and meet regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in chemical plant operations and production support.
• Proven track record in process optimization and continuous improvement.
• Strong understanding of process safety, environmental regulations, and quality control systems.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced plant environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise and support to production teams, ensuring optimal plant performance and product quality.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts for process upsets, equipment failures, and quality deviations, implementing lasting solutions.
• Develop and execute strategies for process optimization, yield improvement, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Oversee process safety management programs, conducting risk assessments and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical training to operations personnel.
• Collaborate with maintenance and engineering departments on equipment upgrades and reliability projects.

Skills

Process optimization

Troubleshooting

Continuous improvement

Leadership

Plant operations

Quality control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a seasoned Senior Chemical Engineer with a focus on production to join their team in Port Elizabeth . This role is critical for ensuring the efficient, safe, and continuous operation of their manufacturing plant. You will provide technical leadership, troubleshoot complex operational issues, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. This is a hands‑on position requiring strong knowledge of plant operations and a commitment to excellence, located in the industrial hub of the Eastern Cape .

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise and support to production teams, ensuring optimal plant performance and product quality.


• Lead troubleshooting efforts for process upsets, equipment failures, and quality deviations, implementing lasting solutions.


• Develop and execute strategies for process optimization, yield improvement, and cost reduction initiatives.


• Oversee process safety management programs, conducting risk assessments and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.


• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical training to operations personnel.


• Collaborate with maintenance and engineering departments on equipment upgrades and reliability projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field.


• Minimum of 7 years of experience in chemical plant operations and production support.


• Proven track record in process optimization, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.


• Strong understanding of process safety, environmental regulations, and quality control systems.


• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced plant environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.


• Opportunities for career advancement and leadership roles.


• Professional development and training programs.


• Stable and secure employment within a reputable company.


• Dynamic and challenging work environment focused on operational excellence.