Senior Chemical Process Development Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary bonus

Health insurance

Relocation aid

Career development

Challenging role

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Chemical Process Development Engineer to lead process improvement, scale-up, and new technology implementations on-site in Upington. You will collaborate with production, engineering, and research teams to translate laboratory discoveries into robust, commercially viable processes, ensuring safety, quality, and environmental compliance across development activities.

The role requires a Master’s or PhD in Chemical Engineering and 7+ years in process development and

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Chemical Engineering.
• 7+ years of experience in process development, scale-up, and chemical manufacturing environments.
• Expertise in reaction engineering, separation processes, and process modeling.
• Experience with HAZOP, risk assessments, and process safety management.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to lead technical teams.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving capabilities for an on-site role.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, optimization, and scale-up of chemical processes from bench to commercial scale.
• Design experiments, analyze data, and develop robust process control strategies.
• Conduct techno-economic evaluations and feasibility studies for new process initiatives.
• Prepare detailed process designs, including PFDs, P&IDs, mass/energy balances, and equipment specifications.
• Provide technical expertise and troubleshooting support during process commissioning and ongoing operations.
• Ensure all process development activities adhere to safety, quality, and environmental standards.

Skills

Reaction engineering

Separation processes

Process modeling

HAZOP

Risk assessments

Process safety management

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Master's or PhD in Chemical Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly accomplished Senior Chemical Process Development Engineer to join their operations in Upington . This role is pivotal in driving innovation and efficiency within our chemical manufacturing processes. You will lead projects focused on process improvement, scale-up, and the implementation of new technologies, ensuring optimal performance and sustainability. Working on-site, you will collaborate closely with production, engineering, and research teams to translate laboratory discoveries into robust, commercially viable processes. This is a key role for an experienced engineer aiming to make a significant impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development, optimization, and scale-up of chemical processes from bench to commercial scale.
• Design experiments, analyze data, and develop robust process control strategies.
• Conduct techno-economic evaluations and feasibility studies for new process initiatives.
• Prepare detailed process designs, including PFDs, P&IDs, mass/energy balances, and equipment specifications.
• Provide technical expertise and troubleshooting support during process commissioning and ongoing operations.
• Ensure all process development activities adhere to the highest standards of safety, quality, and environmental compliance.

Requirements

• Master's or PhD in Chemical Engineering .
• 7+ years of experience in process development, scale-up, and chemical manufacturing environments.
• Proven expertise in reaction engineering, separation processes, and process modeling.
• Experience with HAZOP, risk assessments, and process safety management.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to lead technical teams.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving capabilities for an on-site role.

Benefits

• Excellent salary and bonus potential commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Relocation assistance may be available.
• A challenging and rewarding role in a critical industrial sector.