Senior Remote Chemical Process Engineer

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 1,997,000 - 2,995,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote position

Health insurance

Parental leave

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Chemical Process Engineer to join a globally distributed, fully remote team. The role focuses on driving design, optimization, and troubleshooting for diverse chemical projects from a home-based office.

This is an opportunity to contribute to key projects without relocation, supported by a company that champions remote collaboration. The ideal candidate brings over 8 years of experience in process design and optimization, proficiency with Aspen

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Chemical Engineering or a related field.
• Over 8 years of progressive experience in chemical process design, scale-up, and optimization.
• Demonstrated expertise in process simulation software (Aspen Plus, HYSYS) and advanced data analysis.
• Proven track record of leading complex projects and driving technical solutions remotely.
• Excellent understanding of process safety, hazard analysis, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of complex chemical processes, ensuring safety, efficiency, and compliance.
• Perform advanced process simulations and modeling to optimize existing operations and troubleshoot production issues.
• Develop and review technical documentation, including PFDs and P&IDs, ensuring clarity and accuracy.
• Provide expert technical guidance and mentorship to project teams and junior engineers remotely.

Education

Master's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen Plus

HYSYS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Chemical Process Engineer to join a globally distributed, fully remote team. The role focuses on driving design, optimization, and troubleshooting for diverse chemical projects from a home-based office.

This is an opportunity to contribute to key projects without relocation, supported by a company that champions remote collaboration. The ideal candidate brings over 8 years of experience in process design and optimization, proficiency with Aspen