Senior Engineer, Bulk Chemicals - On-site

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Presencial; ZAR 900.000 - 1.600.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Medical and dental coverage

Pension fund

Generous leave

Professional development

On-site amenities

Parking

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 seeks a Senior Chemical Engineer for an on-site role in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. You will optimize large-scale bulk chemical production, troubleshoot issues, and drive safety and environmental compliance.

The role requires hands-on leadership and strategic project involvement to maintain productivity. The successful candidate will oversee unit operations, mentor junior staff, and contribute to capital projects with a focus on efficiency, cost reduction, and safety in a demanding

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• 7+ years of experience in bulk chemical manufacturing.
• Experience troubleshooting and optimizing processes.
• Knowledge of unit operations and process safety.
• Ability to work in a team and independently.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of chemical production units.
• Troubleshoot process deviations and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and implement process improvement initiatives.
• Conduct mass and energy balances and P&ID reviews.
• Lead Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs) such as HAZOP studies.
• Provide technical support to operations and maintenance.
• Assist in design and commissioning of new equipment.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and regulatory rules.
• Train and mentor junior engineers and operators.
• Monitor KPIs and develop improvement strategies.
• Manage small-scale process upgrade projects.
• Prepare technical reports and present findings.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Herramientas

Process simulation software

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 seeks a Senior Chemical Engineer for an on-site role in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. You will optimize large-scale bulk chemical production, troubleshoot issues, and drive safety and environmental compliance.

The role requires hands-on leadership and strategic project involvement to maintain productivity. The successful candidate will oversee unit operations, mentor junior staff, and contribute to capital projects with a focus on efficiency, cost reduction, and safety in a demanding