Senior Polymerization Process Engineer | Advanced Materials

Placements24; Centurion; Presencial; ZAR 900.000 - 1.400.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Bonus structure

Medical aid & retirement fund

Life insurance

Professional development opportunities

Relocation assistance

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Chemical Engineer with a strong background in polymerization to join our Centurion facility. You will lead development, optimization and scale‑up of polymerization processes for high‑performance polymers.

The role requires a PhD or MSc in Chemical Engineering with 5+ years in chemical process engineering, strong kinetics knowledge, Aspen Plus proficiency and a commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

Formación

• M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering required.
• Minimum 5 years in chemical process engineering with a polymerization focus.
• Strong knowledge of polymerization techniques (free radical, ionic, condensation).
• Experience with reactor modelling and kinetics is essential.
• Proficiency in process safety management (PSM) and safety regulations.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee and optimize continuous and batch polymerization processes.
• Design experiments to improve efficiency, product quality and yield.
• Develop control strategies for polymerization reactors.
• Conduct PHAs and ensure regulatory safety compliance.
• Troubleshoot deviations and equipment issues with corrective actions.
• Collaborate with R&D, production and QA to meet project goals.

Conocimientos

Polymerization expertise

Process optimization

Process modeling

Data analysis

Communication

Educación

M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering

Herramientas

Aspen Plus

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Chemical Engineer with a strong background in polymerization to join our Centurion facility. You will lead development, optimization and scale‑up of polymerization processes for high‑performance polymers.

The role requires a PhD or MSc in Chemical Engineering with 5+ years in chemical process engineering, strong kinetics knowledge, Aspen Plus proficiency and a commitment to safety and continuous improvement.