Senior Process Engineer - Hybrid: Optimize Chemical Ops

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Career development

Team environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to lead process improvement initiatives in our East London chemical manufacturing site. You will collaborate with operations, maintenance and QA to drive safety, efficiency and quality across production lines.

This hybrid role combines on-site leadership with remote task management and a focus on SPC, HAZOPs, and continuous improvement to deliver robust operational excellence.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Chemical Engineering required.
• 7+ years in chemical process engineering.
• Strong skills in process simulation, optimization and SPC.
• Knowledge of process safety and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead process improvements to boost efficiency, yield and product quality.
• Conduct root cause analyses for deviations and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain P&IDs, SOPs, and mass/energy balances.
• Oversee process safety management, HAZOP studies and risk assessments.
• Mentor junior engineers and support operations and maintenance.
• Monitor performance with KPIs and optimize output.

Skills

Process simulation

Optimization

Statistical Process Control

Process safety

Leadership

Education

B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering

M.Sc. in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to lead process improvement initiatives in our East London chemical manufacturing site. You will collaborate with operations, maintenance and QA to drive safety, efficiency and quality across production lines.

This hybrid role combines on-site leadership with remote task management and a focus on SPC, HAZOPs, and continuous improvement to deliver robust operational excellence.