Senior Process Innovator: Scale-Up & Pilot Optimization

Placements24; Midrand; Presencial; ZAR 900.000 - 1.400.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 seeks a Senior Process Development Engineer to lead the development and optimization of chemical processes in Midrand. You will bridge lab-scale research and full-scale production, focusing on efficiency, safety, and sustainability.

The role requires a strong theory in chemical engineering with hands-on experience in process design, scale-up, and troubleshooting, collaborating with R&D, operations, and safety teams to advance innovative projects.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent.
• Strong design and scale-up experience in chemical processes.
• Experience with process troubleshooting and data analysis.

Responsabilidades

• Design, develop, and optimize chemical processes from concept to commercialization.
• Conduct feasibility studies and pilot plant trials to validate designs.
• Perform process simulations and modeling using Aspen Plus or HYSYS.
• Develop PFDs, P&IDs, and equipment specifications.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and drive corrective actions.
• Collaborate with R&D, operations, and safety teams.

Conocimientos

Chemical engineering principles

Process design

Scale-up

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Herramientas

Aspen Plus

HYSYS

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 seeks a Senior Process Development Engineer to lead the development and optimization of chemical processes in Midrand. You will bridge lab-scale research and full-scale production, focusing on efficiency, safety, and sustainability.

The role requires a strong theory in chemical engineering with hands-on experience in process design, scale-up, and troubleshooting, collaborating with R&D, operations, and safety teams to advance innovative projects.