Senior Process Engineer, Chemical Manufacturing — Travel

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits

Paid time off

Travel opportunities

Professional development

Leadership role

Job summary

Placements24 in Durban seeks a Principal Process Engineer to optimize complex chemical processes, drive innovation, and uphold safety and environmental standards. You will lead technical teams, troubleshoot critical operations, and mentor engineers in a large-scale manufacturing setting.

The role requires 10+ years in chemical process engineering, expertise with Aspen Plus or HYSYS, and strong analytical and communication skills in a demanding industrial environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in chemical process engineering.
• Expertise in process simulation software (Aspen Plus, HYSYS) and statistics.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and implementation of new chemical processes.
• Analyze processes, identify bottlenecks, and improve yield and efficiency.
• Develop process simulation models to optimize performance.
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations.
• Mentor junior engineers and operational staff.
• Troubleshoot complex operations and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen Plus

HYSYS

Statistical analysis tools

Job description

Placements24 in Durban seeks a Principal Process Engineer to optimize complex chemical processes, drive innovation, and uphold safety and environmental standards. You will lead technical teams, troubleshoot critical operations, and mentor engineers in a large-scale manufacturing setting.

The role requires 10+ years in chemical process engineering, expertise with Aspen Plus or HYSYS, and strong analytical and communication skills in a demanding industrial environment.