Senior Chemical Process Optimization Engineer Pietermaritzburg

Placements24; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings fund

Professional development

Career advancement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Process Optimization Engineer for our client in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, to drive efficiency, safety, and sustainability across chemical processes. You will analyze data, design modifications, and lead pilot-scale trials while mentoring junior staff.

The role requires a Chemical Engineering degree and at least five years of experience in process engineering, with proficiency in Aspen Plus or HYSYS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in process engineering within the chemical industry.
• Proven track record in process optimization, troubleshooting, and project management.
• Proficiency in process simulation software (Aspen Plus, HYSYS) and data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex chemical process data to identify areas for improvement in yield, throughput, and energy consumption.
• Develop, design, and implement process modifications and control strategies.
• Conduct feasibility studies and economic evaluations for proposed process changes.
• Collaborate with R&D, operations, and maintenance teams to troubleshoot process issues and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, including P&IDs, SOPs, and batch records.
• Oversee pilot plant trials and scale-up activities for new or improved processes.
• Monitor process performance against key metrics and report findings to management.
• Ensure all process designs and operations adhere to safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians on process engineering principles.

Skills

Process optimization

Troubleshooting

Project management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen Plus

HYSYS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Process Optimization Engineer for our client in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, to drive efficiency, safety, and sustainability across chemical processes. You will analyze data, design modifications, and lead pilot-scale trials while mentoring junior staff.

The role requires a Chemical Engineering degree and at least five years of experience in process engineering, with proficiency in Aspen Plus or HYSYS.