Senior Reaction Engineer: Reactor Design & Optimization

Placements24; Klerksdorp; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Life insurance

Retirement fund

Professional development

Conference attendance

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct in Klerksdorp, North West, ZA is seeking a Senior Chemical Engineer specializing in Reaction Engineering to lead design, optimization, and troubleshooting of chemical reactors. The role covers kinetics, thermodynamics, and transport phenomena with hands‑on process development in an industrial setting.

The ideal candidate holds a Master's or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering with 5+ years in reaction engineering, and proficiency in Aspen Plus/HYSYS.

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering with a specialization in Reaction Engineering.
• 5+ years of industry experience in reaction engineering and process design.
• Strong knowledge of kinetics, reactor design, and thermodynamics.
• Experience with process simulation software (Aspen Plus, HYSYS) and catalyst scale‑up.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, eligible to work in South Africa.

Responsibilities

• Design, model, and optimize chemical reactors for various industrial applications.
• Develop and validate kinetic models for complex reaction systems.
• Troubleshoot reactor performance issues and implement effective solutions.
• Conduct feasibility studies and process development for new reaction pathways.
• Perform process simulations and scale‑up calculations for reactor systems.
• Ensure adherence to safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with R&D, operations, and maintenance teams.
• Prepare technical reports, specifications, and project documentation.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Stay updated on advancements in reaction engineering and catalysis.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering (Reaction Engineering)

Tools

Aspen Plus

HYSYS

Reaction modeling tools

Job description

WhatJobs Direct in Klerksdorp, North West, ZA is seeking a Senior Chemical Engineer specializing in Reaction Engineering to lead design, optimization, and troubleshooting of chemical reactors. The role covers kinetics, thermodynamics, and transport phenomena with hands‑on process development in an industrial setting.

The ideal candidate holds a Master's or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering with 5+ years in reaction engineering, and proficiency in Aspen Plus/HYSYS.