Senior Chemical Process Engineer - Water Treatment

Placements24; Paarl; Hybride; ZAR 1 100 000 - 1 600 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary with bonuses

Medical aid, pension, and life cover

Generous annual leave

Professional development opportunities

Hybrid work model

Exposure to cutting-edge water tech

Supportive team in Paarl

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Chemical Process Engineer with a focus on water treatment to join our client’s team in Paarl, Western Cape. The role involves designing, optimizing, and troubleshooting chemical processes for industrial water purification, wastewater treatment, and desalination, with on-site presence for critical operations.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in water treatment, strong water chemistry knowledge, and experience with membrane processes, ion exchange, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or related environmental science.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in chemical process engineering with water treatment specialization.
• Experience with water treatment technologies including membrane filtration, ion exchange, chemical precipitation, and disinfection.
• Strong knowledge of water chemistry and regulatory environments.
• Proficiency with process simulation software is advantageous.

Responsabilités

• Design and optimize chemical processes for industrial water treatment, wastewater management, and desalination.
• Develop PFDs, P&IDs, and equipment specifications.
• Conduct treatability studies, pilot tests, and performance evaluations.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and implement solutions for dosing, coagulation, flocculation, filtration, and disinfection.
• Ensure compliance with local and international water quality standards and environmental regulations.
• Perform process simulations and modeling to optimize design parameters.
• Collaborate with clients, project managers, and operators to deliver solutions.
• Develop operating procedures and training materials for plant staff.

Connaissances

Water chemistry knowledge

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Troubleshooting

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Master's degree in Chemical Engineering

Outils

AquaChem

Aspen Plus

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client, a leader in industrial water solutions, is seeking an experienced Senior Chemical Process Engineer specializing in Water Treatment to join their team in Paarl, Western Cape . This role is essential for designing, optimizing, and troubleshooting chemical processes used in industrial water purification, wastewater treatment, and desalination. You will be instrumental in ensuring the efficiency, compliance, and sustainability of water treatment operations, working closely with plant personnel and project teams. The position involves a hybrid work arrangement, offering flexibility while requiring on-site presence for critical operations and assessments. The successful candidate will possess a strong understanding of chemical principles applied to water chemistry, separation technologies, and environmental regulations. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to critical infrastructure and environmental sustainability efforts in the picturesque Western Cape region.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and optimize chemical processes for industrial water treatment, wastewater management, and desalination applications.
• Develop process flow diagrams (PFDs), piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), and equipment specifications.
• Conduct treatability studies, pilot tests, and performance evaluations of water treatment systems.
• Troubleshoot operational issues, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions for chemical dosing, coagulation, flocculation, membrane filtration, and disinfection processes.
• Ensure all processes comply with local and international water quality standards and environmental regulations.
• Perform process simulations and modeling to predict performance and optimize design parameters.
• Collaborate with clients, project managers, and operational staff to deliver successful water treatment solutions.
• Develop operating procedures, training materials, and provide technical support to plant operators.
• Stay current with advancements in water treatment technologies and sustainable practices.
• Conduct site assessments and audits to ensure optimal plant performance and safety.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related environmental science discipline.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in chemical process engineering, with a specialization in water and wastewater treatment.
• Proven experience with various water treatment technologies, including membrane filtration (RO, UF), ion exchange, chemical precipitation, and disinfection.
• Strong knowledge of water chemistry, aqueous process design, and relevant regulations.
• Proficiency in process simulation software (e.g., AquaChem, Aspen Plus) is advantageous.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work in a hybrid environment.
• Experience with project management and report writing.
• Professional Engineer (Pr.Eng) designation is preferred.
• Familiarity with desalination processes is a strong plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-related bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical aid, pension fund, and life cover.
• Generous annual leave and family responsibility leave.
• Opportunities for professional development, training, and attending industry conferences.
• Hybrid work model providing work-life balance.
• Exposure to cutting-edge water treatment technologies and projects.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment in Paarl, Western Cape .