Senior Remote Chemical Process Optimization Engineer

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 1,976,000 - 2,964,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Flexible schedule

Professional development

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an expert Process Optimization Engineer for a fully remote position focused on enhancing efficiency, yield, and cost-effectiveness of chemical processes. You will analyze data, simulate scenarios, and implement transformative improvements across projects with global teams.

Ideal candidates bring a Master's in Chemical Engineering or related field, 6+ years of optimization experience, and strong remote collaboration and analytical skills to drive meaningful cost savings.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience focused on process optimization in the chemical industry.
• Proven expertise in process simulation software and statistical analysis tools.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex datasets.
• Demonstrated success in implementing process improvements that yielded significant cost savings or efficiency increases.
• Excellent remote communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze process data to identify areas for improvement, bottleneck resolution, and efficiency gains.
• Develop and implement advanced control strategies and optimization techniques.
• Utilize process simulation and modeling tools to predict and test optimization scenarios.
• Collaborate remotely with operations, engineering, and R&D teams to implement recommended changes.
• Prepare detailed reports on optimization findings, potential benefits, and implementation plans.
• Stay updated on the latest advancements in process optimization and data analytics technologies.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Remote collaboration

Self-discipline

Data interpretation

Education

Master's degree or higher in Chemical Engineering or related field

Tools

Process simulation software

Statistical analysis tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an expert Process Optimization Engineer for a fully remote position focused on enhancing efficiency, yield, and cost-effectiveness of chemical processes. You will analyze data, simulate scenarios, and implement transformative improvements across projects with global teams.

Ideal candidates bring a Master's in Chemical Engineering or related field, 6+ years of optimization experience, and strong remote collaboration and analytical skills to drive meaningful cost savings.