Senior Chemical Process Engineer | Hybrid Role, Growth & Impact

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Robust retirement fund

Performance-based bonus

Career development opportunities

Hybrid working arrangement

Job summary

Placements24 is assisting a leading chemical manufacturer in Gauteng near Soweto to recruit a Senior Process Engineer. You will optimize chemical production processes, drive safety and environmental excellence, implement new technologies, and lead capital-projects from concept to commissioning.

The role requires a strong chemical engineering background, extensive process design and troubleshooting experience, and a commitment to continuous improvement in a hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) registration with ECSA is desirable.
• Minimum 8 years of progressive process engineering experience in chemical/related industries.
• Experience with Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs) and HAZOP studies.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical and project management skills.
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and optimization of chemical processes to improve yield, efficiency and product quality.
• Conduct process simulations and modeling to identify improvements and validate design changes.
• Develop PFDs, P&IDs, and equipment specifications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex process-related issues in manufacturing operations.
• Manage process engineering aspects of capital projects from conceptualization to commissioning.
• Ensure designs/modifications comply with safety regulations (HAZOP) and environmental standards.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance and R&D to implement improvements and new technologies.
• Develop and implement SOPs and provide technical training to staff.
• Analyze production data to identify trends and opportunities for process enhancement.
• Stay current with advancements in process engineering technologies and methods.

Job description

Placements24 is assisting a leading chemical manufacturer in Gauteng near Soweto to recruit a Senior Process Engineer. You will optimize chemical production processes, drive safety and environmental excellence, implement new technologies, and lead capital-projects from concept to commissioning.

The role requires a strong chemical engineering background, extensive process design and troubleshooting experience, and a commitment to continuous improvement in a hybrid work setting.