Senior Chemical Process Engineer: Optimize, Innovate, Grow

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Híbrido; ZAR 1.000.000 - 1.600.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is recruiting a senior Process Engineer for our Richards Bay area operations in KwaZulu-Natal. The role focuses on optimizing chemical production processes to enhance efficiency, product quality, and safety while ensuring environmental compliance.

Strong process simulation and problem-solving skills are essential for troubleshooting and implementing innovative solutions. The ideal candidate has 6+ years in chemical process engineering, with a degree in Chemical Engineering, and

Formación

• Bachelor's or Master's in Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum 6 years in chemical process engineering, petrochemical/heavy industry.
• Experience with process simulation software (Aspen HYSYS, ChemCAD).
• Strong communication and project management skills.

Responsabilidades

• Design, develop, and optimize chemical processes to improve efficiency, yield, and product quality.
• Monitor and analyze plant operations to identify issues and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct feasibility studies and prepare technical reports for new process developments or modifications.
• Ensure all processes comply with safety regulations, environmental standards, and company policies.
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to troubleshoot process-related problems.
• Develop process simulations and mathematical models to predict and improve performance.
• Oversee the implementation of new equipment and technologies in production units.
• Provide technical guidance and support to plant operators and technicians.
• Participate in hazard and operability studies (HAZOP) and risk assessments.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the chemical plant near Richards Bay.

Conocimientos

Process engineering

Reaction engineering

PSM (Process Safety Management)

Process optimization

Educación

Chemical Engineering degree

Herramientas

Aspen HYSYS

ChemCAD

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 is recruiting a senior Process Engineer for our Richards Bay area operations in KwaZulu-Natal. The role focuses on optimizing chemical production processes to enhance efficiency, product quality, and safety while ensuring environmental compliance.

Strong process simulation and problem-solving skills are essential for troubleshooting and implementing innovative solutions. The ideal candidate has 6+ years in chemical process engineering, with a degree in Chemical Engineering, and