Senior Remote Process Simulation Engineer

Placements24; Sol Plaatje Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remote salary

Annual bonuses

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off and flexible/FT

Home office setup allowance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Chemical Engineer specializing in process simulation to join a global team. The role is fully remote, focusing on optimizing chemical processes and delivering insights from a dispersed workforce.

You will use advanced simulation tools to model complex systems, predict performance, and identify design improvements, supported by a strong foundation in chemical engineering concepts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• At least 7 years of process simulation and modeling experience.
• Expert-level proficiency with leading process simulation software.
• Strong grasp of thermodynamics, kinetics and unit operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and execute complex process simulations using software such as Aspen Plus, HYSYS or ChemCAD.
• Analyze results to optimize processes, evaluate new designs, and troubleshoot issues.
• Create dynamic models for start-up, shutdown and emergency scenarios.
• Collaborate with global teams and provide simulation support across locations.
• Prepare detailed simulation reports with recommendations for improvements and cost savings.
• Contribute to development of best practices for process simulation.

Skills

Process simulation

Analytical thinking

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Master's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen Plus

HYSYS

ChemCAD

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Chemical Engineer specializing in process simulation to join a global team. The role is fully remote, focusing on optimizing chemical processes and delivering insights from a dispersed workforce.

You will use advanced simulation tools to model complex systems, predict performance, and identify design improvements, supported by a strong foundation in chemical engineering concepts.