Senior Chemical Process Engineer

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plans

Remote work allowance

Professional development

Global projects

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Chemical Process Engineer to join a remote-first, collaborative team. You will lead complex process design, optimization, and implementation projects from conception through execution, acting as a technical advisor on safety standards and best practices across locations.

You will mentor junior engineers, oversee process safety management, and manage capital projects from concept to commissioning, ensuring rigorous design reviews and cost-effective

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Chemical Engineering
• 10+ years of experience in process engineering and project management
• Knowledge of process simulation, P&ID development and HAZOP studies
• Strong leadership and remote-work capabilities

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of intricate chemical processes, ensuring optimal performance and compliance.
• Oversee process safety management (PSM) activities, including hazard identification and risk assessment.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and project teams.
• Manage process engineering aspects of capital projects, from conceptual design to commissioning.
• Conduct rigorous technical reviews of process designs, P&IDs, and equipment specifications.
• Optimize existing plant operations for increased efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness

Skills

Process simulation

P&ID development

HAZOP studies

Technical leadership

Remote collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively seeking an experienced Senior Chemical Process Engineer to join their fully remote, collaborative team. This senior position requires a leader capable of overseeing complex process design, optimization, and implementation projects from conception through to execution. You will be a key technical advisor, providing expertise on chemical engineering principles, safety standards, and best practices to project teams across various locations. This is an unparalleled opportunity for a seasoned professional to make a significant impact on our client's operations and technological advancements, working autonomously and contributing to strategic decision-making within a remote-first organizational structure.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of intricate chemical processes, ensuring optimal performance and compliance.
• Oversee process safety management (PSM) activities, including hazard identification and risk assessment.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and project teams.
• Manage process engineering aspects of capital projects, from conceptual design to commissioning.
• Conduct rigorous technical reviews of process designs, P&IDs, and equipment specifications.
• Optimize existing plant operations for increased efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.

Requirements

• Master's degree or higher in Chemical Engineering .
• 10+ years of experience in process engineering, with a proven track record in managing complex projects.
• Extensive knowledge of process simulation, P&ID development, and HAZOP studies.
• Deep understanding of chemical plant operations, equipment, and safety regulations.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Proven ability to lead and contribute effectively in a remote work environment, utilizing virtual collaboration tools proficiently.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with significant bonus potential.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including excellent health coverage and retirement plans.
• Remote work allowance and support for professional development.
• Opportunity to work on challenging and impactful projects globally.
• Dynamic and innovative company culture that values expertise and autonomy.