Senior Lead Chemical Process Engineer – Innovation & Safety

Placements24; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,600,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Pension / retirement annuity

Annual performance bonuses

Generous paid time off

International travel opportunities

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a distinguished Lead Chemical Process Engineer to spearhead critical projects from Randburg, Gauteng. This senior role requires visionary leadership to design, optimize, and scale complex chemical processes while ensuring safety and environmental compliance.

You will guide a team of engineers, manage scope and budgets, collaborate with R&D, and translate laboratory discoveries into viable commercial processes, shaping operational excellence and product development

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from a recognized university.
• Minimum 10 years of comprehensive process engineering experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Experience in process design, simulation, and troubleshooting for complex chemical systems.
• Proven ability to lead HAZOP studies and implement safety recommendations.
• Strong knowledge of process control, APC, and industrial automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead conceptualization, design, and implementation of new chemical processes and major plant modifications.
• Oversee process hazard analyses (PHA) and ensure adherence to safety and regulatory standards.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of process engineers.
• Develop and manage project scope, timelines, and budgets for process initiatives.
• Optimize plant operations to improve yield, reduce energy use, and minimize waste.
• Collaborate with R&D to translate laboratory discoveries into commercial processes.
• Prepare technical documentation including P&IDs and equipment specs.
• Engage with vendors, contractors, and regulatory bodies.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and best practices in chemical engineering.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Process design

Process simulation

Communication

Education

Master's or PhD in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen Plus

ChemCAD

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a distinguished Lead Chemical Process Engineer to spearhead critical projects from Randburg, Gauteng. This senior role requires visionary leadership to design, optimize, and scale complex chemical processes while ensuring safety and environmental compliance.

You will guide a team of engineers, manage scope and budgets, collaborate with R&D, and translate laboratory discoveries into viable commercial processes, shaping operational excellence and product development