Senior Chemical Engineer - Remote

Placements24; Cape Town; Híbrido; ZAR 1.800.000 - 2.700.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Fully remote work arrangement

Generous leave and development budget

Home office stipend & equipment

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Chemical Engineer to lead design, scale-up and optimization of chemical processes in a remote-capable role from Cape Town. The role emphasizes technical leadership, collaboration with geographically distributed teams, and delivering strategic process improvements across projects.

The successful candidate will drive modeling, calculations, and safety compliance while mentoring junior engineers and coordinating with stakeholders to ensure timely,

Formación

• Master's or PhD in Chemical Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in chemical process design and development.
• Deep expertise in reaction engineering, separations, and process control.
• Experience with process safety analysis and risk assessment.
• Proficiency in advanced simulation software and data analysis tools.
• Strong leadership and remote collaboration skills.

Responsabilidades

• Lead design and development of new chemical processes from concept to commercialization.
• Perform detailed process calculations, equipment sizing, and cost estimations.
• Conduct advanced process modeling and simulation to optimize performance.
• Provide expert technical guidance and mentorship remotely.
• Ensure designs comply with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Prepare and present technical reports to management and stakeholders.

Conocimientos

Chemical reaction engineering

Separation processes

Process control strategies

Remote leadership & collaboration

Mentorship

Data analysis & modeling

Educación

Master's in Chemical Engineering

PhD in Chemical Engineering

Herramientas

Aspen HYSYS / Aspen Plus

MATLAB / Python

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client is actively searching for a highly experienced Senior Chemical Engineer to join their innovative team, working entirely remotely from Cape Town. In this critical role, you will lead complex projects focused on process design, scale-up, and optimization for new and existing chemical products. You will leverage your extensive expertise to provide technical leadership and strategic guidance, collaborating virtually with cross-functional teams across different geographical locations. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact from anywhere, contributing to cutting-edge advancements in the chemical sector while enjoying the flexibility of a remote-first work environment. Our client is committed to fostering a culture of remote excellence, ensuring seamless communication and collaboration among all team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of new chemical processes from concept to commercialization, managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Perform detailed process calculations, equipment sizing, and cost estimations for capital projects.
• Conduct advanced process modeling and simulation to optimize performance and troubleshoot issues.
• Provide expert technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and technical staff remotely.
• Ensure all designs comply with relevant safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Prepare and present technical reports, proposals, and findings to management and stakeholders.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in chemical process design and development, preferably in a remote setting.
• Deep expertise in chemical reaction engineering, separation processes, and process control strategies.
• Demonstrated experience with process safety analysis and risk assessment methodologies.
• Proficiency in advanced simulation software and data analysis tools.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and project management skills, adapted for remote collaboration.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering unparalleled flexibility.
• Generous annual leave and personal development budget.
• Access to cutting-edge technology and virtual collaboration tools.
• Company-provided equipment and home office stipend.