Senior Renewable Energy Process Engineer - Upington

Placements24

Upington

On-site

ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,900,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + bonus

Health, retirement, and life insurance

Professional development

Paid vacation and sick leave

Relocation assistance

Housing allowance

Access to R&D facilities

Sustainability impact

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington, South Africa seeks a Principal Chemical Engineer to lead development and optimization of renewable energy processes, including biofuels, hydrogen, and energy storage. The role focuses on driving innovation, feasibility studies, and technical guidance for scalable projects on-site.

The ideal candidate has a PhD or MSc in Chemical Engineering with renewable energy specialization, 10+ years’ experience, and proven leadership.

Qualifications

PhD or MSc in Chemical Engineering, renewable energy specialization.
10+ years of progressive chemical engineering experience, with 5+ years in renewables.
Proven experience in process design, scale-up and optimization of sustainable energy systems.
Strong leadership and project management capabilities.

Responsibilities

Lead design and optimization of chemical processes for renewable energy.
Perform techno-economic analyses and risk assessments.
Oversee process scale-up from lab to pilot and commercial scale.
Provide senior technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams.
Ensure safety, environmental and performance standards are met.
Collaborate with researchers, external partners and operations teams to integrate new technologies.
Troubleshoot operational challenges and implement innovative solutions.
Manage capital projects with on-time and within-budget delivery.