Senior Remote Chemical Process Engineer

Placements24

Paarl

Hybrid

ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus structure

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Remote work

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Remote Chemical Process Engineer to guide design, optimization, and troubleshooting of complex processes across global operations. This fully remote role leverages your expertise in process design, simulation, and mentoring teams from anywhere, with occasional coordination with Paarl-area facilities.

You will lead simulations, validate designs, develop safety protocols, and contribute to major capital projects while communicating clearly with multidisciplinary

Qualifications

Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
Minimum 8 years of progressive chemical process engineering experience.
Extensive experience with process simulation software and advanced modeling techniques.
Proven ability to lead complex projects and provide remote technical support.
Strong understanding of thermodynamics, kinetics, and mass transfer.
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills for remote work.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and development of complex chemical processes, ensuring scalability and efficiency.
Provide remote technical expertise for troubleshooting operational issues and process deviations.
Oversee process simulation and modeling efforts to validate designs and identify optimization opportunities.
Mentor and guide junior engineers and technical staff remotely.
Develop and refine process safety protocols and ensure compliance with industry standards.
Contribute to the technical review of new equipment and technologies.

Skills

Remote collaboration

Problem solving

Communication skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Strategic thinking

Education

Master's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Process simulation software

Advanced modeling techniques

Job description

About the Role

Our client seeks a highly experienced Senior Remote Chemical Process Engineer to provide expert technical guidance and support to their global operations, with connections to facilities near Paarl. This fully remote position allows you to apply your extensive knowledge in chemical process design, troubleshooting, and optimization from anywhere. You will tackle complex engineering challenges, mentor junior team members virtually, and contribute to major capital projects. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with a proven ability to deliver impactful solutions through remote collaboration and deep technical expertise.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design and development of complex chemical processes, ensuring scalability and efficiency.
Provide remote technical expertise for troubleshooting operational issues and process deviations.
Oversee process simulation and modeling efforts to validate designs and identify optimization opportunities.
Mentor and guide junior engineers and technical staff remotely.
Develop and refine process safety protocols and ensure compliance with industry standards.
Contribute to the technical review of new equipment and technologies.

Requirements

Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field.
Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in chemical process engineering, including design and operations.
Extensive experience with process simulation software and advanced modeling techniques.
Proven ability to lead complex projects and provide effective remote technical support.
Strong understanding of chemical thermodynamics, kinetics, and mass transfer.
Exceptional problem-solving and communication skills suitable for a remote role.

Benefits