Senior Chemical Process Leader - Hybrid & Impactful Ops

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Highly competitive salary + bonus

Comprehensive health and retirement

Professional development opportunities

Exposure to diverse process challenges

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Chemical Process Specialist to join their expert technical team in Mahikeng. The role demands deep technical expertise and leadership to mentor junior engineers and optimize complex chemical processes.

The position offers a hybrid work model with site visits in the Mahikeng area and remote strategic analysis. A senior engineer with 9+ years in chemical process engineering is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• 9+ years of chemical process engineering experience.
• Expertise in process modeling, simulation, and advanced control strategies.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel for site support in a hybrid environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced technical support for critical chemical processes.
• Lead initiatives for process optimization, yield improvement, and cost reduction.
• Develop and implement best practices for process control and operational efficiency.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of process performance data and identify enhancements.
• Mentor and develop junior chemical engineers and technical staff.
• Stay current with industry advancements and recommend new technologies.

Skills

Process modeling

Simulation

Advanced control

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Travel willingness

Education

Master's or PhD in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Chemical Process Specialist to join their expert technical team in Mahikeng. The role demands deep technical expertise and leadership to mentor junior engineers and optimize complex chemical processes.

The position offers a hybrid work model with site visits in the Mahikeng area and remote strategic analysis. A senior engineer with 9+ years in chemical process engineering is preferred.