Senior Chemical Process Engineer

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 900.000 - 1.500.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Life assurance

Professional development

Remote work flexibility

Paid annual leave

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Chemical Process Engineer to join a global chemicals leader in a fully remote capacity supporting SA operations, including near East London, Eastern Cape. This role requires a strategic thinker to optimize processes, lead major design projects, and ensure safety and quality from afar.

You will design, evaluate, and optimize processes, maintain P&IDs, mentor engineers remotely, and drive continuous improvement across locations.

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering.
• 9+ years of progressive process engineering experience in chemical manufacturing.
• Experience with process simulation and design of complex operations.
• Experience managing large-scale process improvement projects.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent leadership and remote collaboration skills.

Aufgaben

• Lead design, development, and optimization of complex chemical processes.
• Conduct feasibility studies, evaluations, and economic analyses.
• Maintain P&IDs, PFDs, balances; document engineering work.
• Provide remote mentorship to junior engineers and ops teams.
• Oversee process scale-up from pilot to production.
• Perform root-cause analysis and implement solutions.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with R&D, operations, PM, safety across locations.
• Drive yield, cost reduction, and waste minimization; pursue improvements.
• Stay updated on new chemical engineering technologies.

Kenntnisse

Process optimization

Process design

Project leadership

Remote collaboration

Problem-solving

Ausbildung

Master's degree or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen Plus

HYSYS

APC (Advanced Process Control)

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client, a global leader in specialty chemicals, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Chemical Process Engineer to join their organization in a fully remote capacity, supporting their diverse operations across South Africa, including facilities near East London, Eastern Cape . This role requires a strategic thinker adept at optimizing complex chemical processes, leading major design projects, and ensuring operational excellence from afar. You will leverage your extensive experience to provide expert technical guidance, drive innovation, and contribute to significant process improvements. This remote-first position demands strong self-discipline, excellent communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively across geographically dispersed teams to maintain high standards of safety, efficiency, and quality.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, and optimization of complex chemical processes for new and existing products.

Conduct feasibility studies, technical evaluations, and economic analyses for process modifications and capital projects.

Develop and maintain process P&IDs, PFDs, mass and energy balances, and other critical engineering documentation.

Provide expert technical support and mentorship to junior engineers and operational teams remotely.

Oversee process scale-up activities, ensuring smooth transitions from pilot to commercial production.

Perform root cause analysis for process upsets and implement sustainable solutions.

Ensure all process designs and operational recommendations comply with stringent safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.

Collaborate closely with R&D, operations, project management, and safety departments across different locations.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on yield enhancement, cost reduction, and waste minimization.

Stay abreast of emerging chemical engineering technologies and best practices.

Requirements

Master's degree or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering.

Minimum of 9 years of progressive experience in process engineering within the chemical manufacturing industry.

Demonstrated expertise in process simulation (e.g., Aspen Plus, HYSYS), design, and troubleshooting of complex chemical operations.

Proven experience managing large-scale process improvement projects and capital initiatives.

In-depth knowledge of chemical reaction engineering, thermodynamics, separation processes, and process safety management (PSM).

Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.

Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, particularly for remote collaboration.

Ability to work autonomously, manage time effectively, and deliver high-quality results in a remote setting.

Experience with advanced process control (APC) is a significant advantage.

Benefits

• A comprehensive benefits package includes excellent health insurance (medical, dental, vision), a robust retirement savings plan, and life assurance.
• Our client is invested in your professional growth, offering opportunities for advanced training, conference participation, and continuous learning through digital platforms.
• The flexibility of this remote position promotes an excellent work-life balance.
• Paid annual leave and other statutory benefits are provided.
• Access to cutting-edge digital collaboration tools and IT support.