Senior Plant Chemical Engineer: Operations & Improvements

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement fund contribution

Annual performance bonus

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Plant Chemical Engineer to oversee and optimize operations at a Richards Bay facility in KwaZulu-Natal. The role focuses on safe, efficient, and compliant chemical production with opportunities to lead improvements and mentor engineers.

The successful candidate will troubleshoot complex processes, implement enhancements, and work with production, maintenance, and safety teams to uphold high performance standards in a demanding industrial environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering is required.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in plant operations and process engineering in a chemical setting.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex chemical processes.
• Strong knowledge of process safety management principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze plant performance data to identify efficiency and quality improvements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve operational problems, performing root cause analyses.
• Develop and implement process modifications to enhance safety and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health and safety regulations and company policies.
• Lead and participate in PHAs and implement recommended safety measures.
• Provide technical support to operators and maintenance personnel.
• Oversee and manage small to medium capital projects.
• Mentor junior chemical engineers and technical staff.
• Collaborate with other departments to maintain production and efficiency.
• Develop and update SOPs and training materials.

Skills

Chemical Engineering

PSM / Process Safety Management

Data analysis

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Process control systems

Instrumentation

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Plant Chemical Engineer to oversee and optimize operations at a Richards Bay facility in KwaZulu-Natal. The role focuses on safe, efficient, and compliant chemical production with opportunities to lead improvements and mentor engineers.

The successful candidate will troubleshoot complex processes, implement enhancements, and work with production, maintenance, and safety teams to uphold high performance standards in a demanding industrial environment.