Senior Chemical Plant Engineer - Reliability & Projects

Placements24; Vereeniging; Presencial; ZAR 1 400 000 - 1 900 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Chemical Plant Engineer for its Vereeniging, Gauteng facilities. You will lead safe, reliable chemical processing operations, supervise maintenance of critical equipment, and drive continuous improvement across multiple shifts.

You will apply your extensive experience in process control, SIS, and project management to optimize plant performance, mentor junior engineers, and ensure regulatory compliance. This is a full-time, on-site role in Vereeniging.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in chemical manufacturing or industrial plant environment.
• Proven expertise in troubleshooting and maintaining complex chemical processing equipment.
• Strong understanding of process control systems, instrumentation, and safety instrumented systems (SIS).
• Demonstrated experience in project management, including scope definition, budgeting, and scheduling.
• In-depth knowledge of process safety management (PSM) principles and regulatory compliance (OSHA, EPA).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsabilidades

• Provide engineering leadership for the safe and efficient operation of chemical processing plants.
• Oversee the maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of critical plant equipment (reactors, pumps, heat exchangers, distillation columns).
• Develop and implement preventative and predictive maintenance strategies to maximize uptime.
• Conduct root cause analyses for equipment failures and process upsets, implementing corrective actions.
• Manage engineering projects related to plant upgrades, modifications, and new installations.
• Ensure all plant operations comply with safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Collaborate with operations, safety, and maintenance teams to drive continuous improvement.
• Review and approve process changes, MOC documentation, and P&IDs.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers and technicians.
• Participate in process hazard analyses (PHAs) and ensure recommendations are implemented.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Prioritization

Decision-making

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Ferramentas

CMMS

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Chemical Plant Engineer for its Vereeniging, Gauteng facilities. You will lead safe, reliable chemical processing operations, supervise maintenance of critical equipment, and drive continuous improvement across multiple shifts.

You will apply your extensive experience in process control, SIS, and project management to optimize plant performance, mentor junior engineers, and ensure regulatory compliance. This is a full-time, on-site role in Vereeniging.