Senior Chemical Process Engineer - Hybrid, Lead & Scale-Up

Placements24; Kempton Park; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonus program

Private health insurance

Retirement plan

Hybrid work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Chemical Process Engineer in Gauteng. You will oversee design, development, and implementation of innovative chemical processes to improve efficiency and sustainability, while mentoring a team of engineers.

The role requires a Master’s in Chemical Engineering with 10+ years in process engineering, experience in scale-up and process simulations (Aspen HYSYS/ChemCAD), and expertise in HAZOP/LOPA.

Qualifications

• Requires a Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years in chemical process engineering with a lead/supervisory role.
• Experience in process design, scale-up, and optimization in chemical manufacturing.
• Proficiency with process simulation tools such as Aspen HYSYS or ChemCAD.
• Experience with safety assessments like HAZOP and LOPA.

Responsibilities

• Lead conceptualization, design, and execution of new chemical process technologies.
• Mentor and manage a team of chemical engineers and technicians.
• Conduct detailed process analyses, simulations, and techno-economic evaluations.
• Oversee pilot plant operations and scale-up to production.
• Develop strategies for process optimization to reduce waste and costs.
• Ensure designs meet safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with procurement, construction, and operations during projects.
• Prepare technical reports and project documentation.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Process design

Scale-up

HAZOP

LOPA

Aspen HYSYS

Education

Master's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen HYSYS

ChemCAD

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Chemical Process Engineer in Gauteng. You will oversee design, development, and implementation of innovative chemical processes to improve efficiency and sustainability, while mentoring a team of engineers.

The role requires a Master’s in Chemical Engineering with 10+ years in process engineering, experience in scale-up and process simulations (Aspen HYSYS/ChemCAD), and expertise in HAZOP/LOPA.