Senior Chemical Plant Operations Engineer

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 850,000 - 1,350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical Insurance

Pension

Paid vacation

Career growth

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton is seeking a seasoned Chemical Plant Engineer to oversee and optimize operations at a manufacturing facility. You will drive daily production, maintenance planning, and safety compliance while partnering with production, maintenance, and management to meet targets.

The ideal candidate has a degree in chemical or mechanical engineering and 5+ years in plant operations, with hands-on experience in process control and EHS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in chemical plant operations or plant engineering.
• Strong knowledge of chemical processes, equipment, and maintenance strategies.
• Proven experience in managing operational teams and driving EHS compliance.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
• Proficiency in plant management software and process control systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily plant operations to ensure efficient and safe production schedules are met.
• Manage maintenance programs for plant equipment, minimizing downtime and optimizing performance.
• Monitor production output, quality control, and process efficiency, implementing improvements as needed.
• Ensure compliance with all environmental, health, and safety (EHS) regulations and company policies.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts for operational issues and implement effective solutions.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on plant upgrades, modifications, and new equipment installations.

Skills

Plant management

Team leadership

EHS compliance

Process optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Plant management software

Process control systems

Job description

Placements24 in Sandton is seeking a seasoned Chemical Plant Engineer to oversee and optimize operations at a manufacturing facility. You will drive daily production, maintenance planning, and safety compliance while partnering with production, maintenance, and management to meet targets.

The ideal candidate has a degree in chemical or mechanical engineering and 5+ years in plant operations, with hands-on experience in process control and EHS.