Senior Chemical Process Engineer - On-Site, Growth & Safety

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Health benefits

Training and certifications

Access to advanced manufacturing

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Chemical Process Engineer for an on-site role in Kimberley. You will lead design, scale-up, and optimization of production processes, driving safety, efficiency, and innovation across plant operations.

This role collaborates with production, R&D, and safety teams to implement hazard analyses, process controls, and documentation. A Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering and 5+ years of experience are preferred; supervisory experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years in chemical process engineering.
• Experience with process simulation software desirable.
• Proficiency in P&ID development and interpretation.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize chemical processes for new and existing products.
• Conduct PHAs and implement safety measures for a safe working environment.
• Troubleshoot issues to improve yield, quality, and efficiency.
• Scale-up from lab to pilot plant and full production.
• Maintain process documentation, P&IDs, SOPs, and batch records.
• Monitor key parameters and implement control strategies.
• Collaborate with R&D on process development and validation.
• Evaluate new technologies or equipment to improve performance.
• Train and mentor junior engineers and operators.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and company policies.

Skills

Process optimization

Safety protocols

Project management

Teamwork

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen Plus

HYSYS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Chemical Process Engineer for an on-site role in Kimberley. You will lead design, scale-up, and optimization of production processes, driving safety, efficiency, and innovation across plant operations.

This role collaborates with production, R&D, and safety teams to implement hazard analyses, process controls, and documentation. A Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering and 5+ years of experience are preferred; supervisory experience is a plus.