Senior Environmental Compliance Engineer - Remote

Placements24; Richards Bay; Remote; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement savings

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Chemical Engineer with Environmental Compliance expertise to lead regulatory programs for chemical processes. This predominantly remote role collaborates with plant operations and management teams across South Africa, including near Richards Bay, to ensure compliance with environmental laws and sustainability goals.

You will develop environmental management plans, conduct impact assessments, monitor emissions and waste, and deliver training and reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Environmental Engineering.
• Minimum 8 years in environmental compliance, preferably in chemical industry.
• Strong knowledge of environmental laws and regulations (e.g., NEMA, EIA).

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage environmental compliance programs and strategies.
• Ensure adherence to local, national, and international environmental regulations for chemical manufacturing.
• Conduct environmental impact assessments and risk analyses for projects and operations.
• Monitor emissions, waste generation, and water usage; identify improvements.
• Prepare and submit environmental reports to regulators.
• Collaborate with operations and engineering to implement pollution control and waste reduction.
• Provide technical guidance on environmental matters to plant personnel and management.
• Stay updated on evolving environmental legislation and best practices.
• Develop and deliver environmental awareness training to employees.

Skills

Environmental compliance

ISO 14001

Chemical engineering

Regulatory analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Environmental Engineering

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Chemical Engineer with Environmental Compliance expertise to lead regulatory programs for chemical processes. This predominantly remote role collaborates with plant operations and management teams across South Africa, including near Richards Bay, to ensure compliance with environmental laws and sustainability goals.

You will develop environmental management plans, conduct impact assessments, monitor emissions and waste, and deliver training and reports.