Senior Chemical Process Engineer - Remote

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

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Health benefits

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Chemical Process Engineer to lead design, optimization, and deployment of advanced chemical processes on a fully remote team. You will drive efficiency, safety, and sustainability across global operations, mentoring engineers and coordinating with international teams.

The role demands a Master’s (or PhD) in Chemical Engineering and 8+ years in process design, with strong skills in simulation, P&ID development, and project leadership.

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in Chemical Engineering.
• 8+ years in chemical process design and optimization.
• Expertise in process simulation, modeling, and data analysis.
• Deep understanding of unit operations, reaction engineering, and process control.
• Proven ability to manage complex engineering projects from initiation to completion.
• Excellent communication and collaboration in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and implementation of new chemical processes and technologies.
• Optimize existing manufacturing processes for efficiency, yield, and cost.
• Conduct PHAs and implement mitigation strategies.
• Develop P&IDs, process flow diagrams, and equipment specs.
• Provide technical leadership to junior engineers and cross-functional teams.
• Oversee scale-up from lab/pilot to full production and ensure integration.

Skills

Process design

PHAs & risk mitigation

Process simulation

Data analysis

Leadership

Education

Master's degree in Chemical Engineering

PhD in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen Plus

HYSYS

MATLAB

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and proactive Senior Chemical Process Engineer to join their fully remote team. This pivotal role will involve leading the design and optimization of complex chemical processes from conception through to implementation, utilizing advanced engineering principles and cutting-edge technologies. You will play a key part in developing innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency, improve safety standards, and reduce environmental impact across global operations. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned professional to exert significant influence on strategic engineering projects, working autonomously and collaborating effectively with international teams, contributing to a company culture that champions remote work, innovation, and sustainable practices. The successful candidate will be based remotely, contributing to projects servicing our client's operations, originally based around Tembisa.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of new chemical processes and technologies.
• Optimize existing manufacturing processes for improved efficiency, yield, and cost-effectiveness.
• Conduct rigorous process hazard analyses (PHAs) and implement mitigation strategies.
• Develop P&IDs, process flow diagrams, and equipment specifications.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and cross-functional teams.
• Oversee process scale-up from lab/pilot to full commercial production, ensuring successful integration.

Requirements

• Master's degree or PhD in Chemical Engineering.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in chemical process design and optimization.
• Expertise in process simulation, modeling, and data analysis tools.
• Deep understanding of unit operations, reaction engineering, and process control.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex engineering projects from initiation to completion.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience working in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible hours.
• Comprehensive global health benefits package.
• Generous annual leave and paid sick leave.
• Access to continuous learning resources and professional development opportunities.