Senior Chemical Engineer — Remote Process Design Lead

Placements24; Midrand; Hybrid; ZAR 1,921,000 - 2,881,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Health benefits

Professional development

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Chemical Engineer to join a remote-first team. You will design, develop, and optimize chemical processes, ensuring safety, efficiency, and product quality across multiple projects in a fully virtual environment.

The role requires 7+ years in process design and optimization, a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with process simulation tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in chemical process design, development, and optimization.
• Strong ability to work effectively in remote team structures and communicate across virtual platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and scale chemical processes, ensuring safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct feasibility studies and pilot plant testing for new processes and product developments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex operational issues within existing chemical manufacturing systems.
• Collaborate with R&D, production, and quality control in a virtual setting.
• Prepare detailed technical reports, process documentation, and project proposals for stakeholders.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance to ensure best practices.

Skills

Process design

Thermodynamics

Reaction kinetics

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Process simulation software

Remote collaboration tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Chemical Engineer to join a remote-first team. You will design, develop, and optimize chemical processes, ensuring safety, efficiency, and product quality across multiple projects in a fully virtual environment.

The role requires 7+ years in process design and optimization, a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with process simulation tools.