Senior Production Chemist: Refinery Innovation & Growth

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Professional development

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Production Chemist for our client in Vereeniging, Gauteng. The role focuses on optimizing refining processes, ensuring product quality, and improving operational efficiency within the refinery.

The Senior Production Chemist will troubleshoot complex chemical challenges, lead process improvements, and ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards in a dynamic energy facility.

Qualifications

• Requires a Master’s or PhD in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret process data to optimize chemical processes and yield.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve product quality and process efficiency.
• Troubleshoot complex chemical and operational issues within the refinery.
• Oversee quality control and ensure adherence to specs and environmental standards.
• Lead projects and mentor junior chemists; collaborate with operations and maintenance.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Team leadership

Interpersonal skills

Decision making

Education

Master's degree in Chemistry

PhD in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Process simulation software

Analytical instrumentation

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Production Chemist for our client in Vereeniging, Gauteng. The role focuses on optimizing refining processes, ensuring product quality, and improving operational efficiency within the refinery.

The Senior Production Chemist will troubleshoot complex chemical challenges, lead process improvements, and ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards in a dynamic energy facility.