Senior Chemical Plant Engineer — Relocation & Growth

Placements24; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Performance incentives

Training & development

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Placements24 in Rustenburg seeks a Senior Chemical Plant Engineer to lead the safe, efficient operation of a major chemical processing facility. You will oversee maintenance, troubleshoot complex process upsets, implement continuous improvement, and ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental standards.

The ideal candidate holds a B.Eng. in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering with at least 6 years' experience in chemical plant operations or maintenance, strong PSM knowledge, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering required.
• Minimum 6 years' experience in chemical plant operations or maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of chemical processes, unit operations and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day chemical plant operations for optimal performance.
• Develop and implement maintenance strategies (preventive & predictive).
• Lead troubleshooting for process upsets and equipment failures with effective solutions.
• Manage plant shutdowns and turnarounds with planning and execution.
• Ensure compliance with HSE regulations and company policies.
• Identify and implement process improvement projects for safety and efficiency.
• Supervise and mentor junior engineers and plant operators.
• Review and approve technical procedures and modifications to equipment.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement and construction on capital projects.
• Monitor plant performance metrics and report to management.

Skills

PSM

Troubleshooting

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

DCS

CMMS

Job description

Placements24 in Rustenburg seeks a Senior Chemical Plant Engineer to lead the safe, efficient operation of a major chemical processing facility. You will oversee maintenance, troubleshoot complex process upsets, implement continuous improvement, and ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental standards.

The ideal candidate holds a B.Eng. in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering with at least 6 years' experience in chemical plant operations or maintenance, strong PSM knowledge, and