Senior Process Engineer - Special Projects

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

Benefits offered by this job

Executive salary

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Professional development

Remote work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Process Engineer to lead critical special projects, operating remotely. You will own initiatives from inception to completion, collaborating with cross-functional teams to define requirements, develop solutions, and ensure successful implementation and integration.

The ideal candidate has a strong technical background, exceptional project management skills, and a proven ability to influence stakeholders in a virtual environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Chemical Engineering.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in process engineering with a focus on project leadership.
• Experience in process design, scale-up, and troubleshooting in industrial settings.
• Proven track record managing large-scale capital projects or technology implementation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of complex chemical process projects.
• Conduct in-depth process analysis, feasibility studies, and economic evaluations for new initiatives.
• Develop detailed process designs, P&IDs, equipment specifications, and control strategies.
• Manage project scope, budget, and timelines, ensuring successful delivery of project objectives.
• Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders, external consultants, and equipment suppliers.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineering staff on assigned projects.

Skills

Project leadership

Process design

Process simulation

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Remote leadership

Mentorship

Education

Master's degree or PhD in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Process simulation software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced and innovative Senior Process Engineer to lead critical special projects within their organization, operating remotely. This role is essential for driving forward complex, strategic initiatives that involve process redesign, technology implementation, and significant operational improvements. You will take ownership of projects from inception to completion, collaborating with cross-functional teams to define requirements, develop solutions, and ensure successful implementation and integration. The ideal candidate possesses a strong technical background, exceptional project management skills, and a proven ability to lead and influence stakeholders in a virtual environment. This is a senior position offering significant autonomy and impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of complex chemical process projects.
• Conduct in-depth process analysis, feasibility studies, and economic evaluations for new initiatives.
• Develop detailed process designs, P&IDs, equipment specifications, and control strategies.
• Manage project scope, budget, and timelines, ensuring successful delivery of project objectives.
• Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders, external consultants, and equipment suppliers.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineering staff on assigned projects.

Requirements

• Master's degree or PhD in Chemical Engineering .
• 10+ years of progressive experience in process engineering, with a focus on project leadership.
• Extensive experience in process design, scale-up, and troubleshooting in industrial settings.
• Demonstrated success in managing large-scale capital projects or technology implementation.
• Proficiency in process simulation software and advanced data analysis techniques.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills, vital for a remote role in Randburg or surrounding areas.

Benefits

• Highly competitive executive-level salary and bonus potential.
• Comprehensive health, wellness, and retirement benefits.
• Significant allowance for professional development, including advanced courses and conferences.
• Flexible remote work arrangement, providing work-life balance.
• Opportunity to shape strategic initiatives and drive innovation within the company.