Senior Polymerization Process Leader

Placements24; Kempton Park; Presencial; ZAR 1.200.000 - 1.800.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Annual bonus

Medical cover

Pension plan

Life insurance

Professional development

Relocation aid

R&D facilities access

Resumo da vaga

Placements24 in Gauteng seeks a Lead Chemical Engineer with a deep polymerization background to drive reactor design, scale-up, and process optimization at a high-volume manufacturing facility in Tembisa. You will mentor engineers, troubleshoot operations, and lead innovation across R&D and production teams.

The role requires 10+ years in chemical engineering with polymer experience, strong kinetics knowledge, and proficiency with process control and simulation tools.

Qualificações

• Senior-level chemical engineering role with polymerization focus.
• Experience leading large, cross-functional engineering teams.
• Strong background in reactor design, scale-up, and optimization.

Responsabilidades

• Lead design, development, and optimization of polymerization processes, ensuring scalability and safety.
• Provide expert technical guidance to a team of engineers and technicians.
• Troubleshoot complex issues in polymerization units and implement solutions.
• Oversee pilot plant studies and scale-up activities for new formulations and processes.
• Maintain process documentation including P&IDs, PFDs, SOPs, and batch records.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Collaborate with R&D on product development and process innovation.
• Monitor performance metrics and drive continuous improvement.
• Conduct techno-economic evaluations for modifications and CAPEX projects.
• Stay abreast of advances in polymerization technology.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Polymerization expertise

Process design & scale-up

APC strategies

Process control

Communication

Formação

Master's or PhD in Chemical Engineering (Polymer specialization)

Ferramentas

Aspen Plus

ChemCAD

Descrição da vaga

Placements24 in Gauteng seeks a Lead Chemical Engineer with a deep polymerization background to drive reactor design, scale-up, and process optimization at a high-volume manufacturing facility in Tembisa. You will mentor engineers, troubleshoot operations, and lead innovation across R&D and production teams.

The role requires 10+ years in chemical engineering with polymer experience, strong kinetics knowledge, and proficiency with process control and simulation tools.