Senior Chemical Production Engineer — Lead Ops & Safety
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Placements24 seeks a Senior Chemical Production Engineer in Rustenburg, North West. You will oversee daily chemical production operations, lead teams, and drive process improvements to optimize throughput and product quality in a mining/metallurgical setting.
The role requires a strong background in hydrometallurgy or pyrometallurgy, plus leadership and problem-solving skills to ensure safe, efficient operations and compliance with SHE standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Metallurgical Engineering.
- 8+ years of experience in chemical plant operations/production management.
- Strong understanding of chemical processing, mining or metallurgy; experience with process control systems.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily production units and operations.
- Monitor KPIs and adjust for optimal performance.
- Lead troubleshooting for production upsets and implement long-term solutions.
- Drive continuous improvement to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and minimize waste.
- Ensure SHE regulations and company policies are followed.
- Supervise and mentor process operators and junior engineers.
- Coordinate with maintenance for shutdowns and turnarounds.
- Develop SOPs and operating manuals.
- Analyze production data to identify trends and opportunities.
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Placements24 seeks a Senior Chemical Production Engineer in Rustenburg, North West. You will oversee daily chemical production operations, lead teams, and drive process improvements to optimize throughput and product quality in a mining/metallurgical setting.
The role requires a strong background in hydrometallurgy or pyrometallurgy, plus leadership and problem-solving skills to ensure safe, efficient operations and compliance with SHE standards.
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