Senior Chemical Plant Engineer - Lead (Hybrid, Centurion)

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 1.200.000 - 1.800.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Private medical insurance

Pension fund

Generous leave

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 in Centurion, Gauteng, is seeking a Lead Chemical Plant Engineer to oversee operations, guide a team of engineers, and drive continuous improvement across large-scale chemical processes. You will ensure safety, reliability, and environmental compliance while delivering high productivity in a demanding industrial setting.

The role requires a Master’s in Chemical Engineering, 10+ years of progressive experience in chemical plant engineering and operations, and at least 3 years in a

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree in Chemical Engineering required.
• Minimum 10 years in chemical plant engineering and operations.
• At least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of PSM, risk assessment, and HAZOP.
• Experience with plant automation, process control, and data analysis.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management.
• Willingness to relocate to Centurion, Gauteng.

Aufgaben

• Lead and mentor the chemical engineering team with technical guidance.
• Oversee design, installation, and commissioning of new plant equipment and changes.
• Develop strategies to improve throughput, cut costs, and improve product consistency.
• Ensure operations comply with safety, health, and environmental regulations.
• Conduct root cause analysis for equipment failures and deviations and implement corrective actions.
• Manage maintenance programs, preventative and predictive, to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with operations, procurement, and QA to meet plant objectives.
• Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging technologies.

Kenntnisse

Chemical plant engineering

PSM & HAZOP

Process control systems

Data analysis

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Master's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Process automation software

Process simulation software

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 in Centurion, Gauteng, is seeking a Lead Chemical Plant Engineer to oversee operations, guide a team of engineers, and drive continuous improvement across large-scale chemical processes. You will ensure safety, reliability, and environmental compliance while delivering high productivity in a demanding industrial setting.

The role requires a Master’s in Chemical Engineering, 10+ years of progressive experience in chemical plant engineering and operations, and at least 3 years in a