Senior Process Engineer - Chemical Manufacturing

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Professional development opportunities

Health and wellness benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Senior Process Engineer to optimize chemical manufacturing operations in Klerksdorp. You will design, troubleshoot, and implement improvements across production lines, applying chemical engineering principles to enhance efficiency, safety, and quality in a hybrid work model.

Responsibilities include process design, simulations using Aspen Plus or HYSYS, PSM leadership, and cross-functional support to production teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in process engineering within the chemical manufacturing sector.
• Proven experience in process design, optimization, and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with process simulation software and statistical analysis tools.
• Strong understanding of chemical reaction engineering, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and project management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and scale up chemical processes, ensuring efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness.
• Conduct process simulations and modeling using Aspen Plus or HYSYS.
• Troubleshoot operational issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions for process improvements.
• Develop and optimize operating procedures and provide technical support to production teams.
• Lead process safety management (PSM) initiatives, including HAZOP studies and risk assessments.
• Manage process improvement projects, from conceptualization through to implementation and validation.

Skills

Process design

Troubleshooting

Process optimization

PSM

Project management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen Plus

HYSYS

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a seasoned Senior Process Engineer to enhance their operations in Klerksdorp . This role is integral to optimizing the efficiency, safety, and quality of chemical manufacturing processes. You will be responsible for process design, troubleshooting, debottlenecking, and implementing improvements across various production lines. The position requires a strong analytical mindset and the ability to apply chemical engineering principles to solve complex industrial challenges, working within a hybrid model that blends on-site expertise with off-site planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and scale up chemical processes, ensuring efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness.
• Conduct process simulations and modeling using software such as Aspen Plus or HYSYS.
• Troubleshoot operational issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions for process improvements.
• Develop and optimize operating procedures and provide technical support to production teams.
• Lead process safety management (PSM) initiatives, including HAZOP studies and risk assessments.
• Manage process improvement projects, from conceptualization through to implementation and validation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in process engineering within the chemical manufacturing sector .
• Proven experience in process design, optimization, and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with process simulation software and statistical analysis tools.
• Strong understanding of chemical reaction engineering, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and project management capabilities.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance-driven bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, retirement, and wellness benefits.
• Hybrid work arrangement offering flexibility.
• Professional development opportunities and support for further education.
• Opportunity to contribute to innovation in the chemical industry .