Senior Water Treatment Process Engineer (Hybrid)

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Pension fund

Annual leave

Professional development

Hybrid work

Job summary

Placements24 in Paarl, Western Cape seeks an experienced Senior Chemical Process Engineer specializing in water treatment to design, optimize, and troubleshoot chemical processes for industrial water purification, wastewater treatment, and desalination. The role covers process design, performance optimization, and regulatory compliance in a hybrid work setting with on-site requirements.

You will work closely with plant personnel and project teams to deliver sustainable water treatment solutions,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or related environmental science.
• 7+ years of experience in chemical process engineering, with water and wastewater treatment specialization.
• Experience with water treatment technologies including membrane filtration (RO, UF), ion exchange, chemical precipitation, and disinfection.
• Strong knowledge of water chemistry, aqueous process design, and relevant regulations.
• Proficiency with process simulation tools (AquaChem, Aspen Plus) is advantageous.
• Hybrid work environment experience and ability to work with project teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize chemical processes for industrial water treatment, wastewater management, and desalination applications.
• Develop PFDs, P&IDs, and equipment specifications.
• Conduct treatability studies, pilot tests, and performance evaluations of water treatment systems.
• Troubleshoot dosing, coagulation, flocculation, membrane filtration, and disinfection processes.
• Ensure all processes comply with local and international water quality standards and environmental regulations.
• Perform process simulations and modeling to optimize design parameters.
• Collaborate with clients, project managers, and operational staff to deliver water treatment solutions.
• Develop operating procedures, training materials, and provide technical support to plant operators.
• Stay current with advancements in water treatment technologies and sustainable practices.
• Conduct site assessments and audits to ensure optimal plant performance and safety.

Skills

Chemical process design

Water treatment

Troubleshooting

Process simulation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Chemical Engineering or related environmental science

Tools

AquaChem

Aspen Plus

Job description

Placements24 in Paarl, Western Cape seeks an experienced Senior Chemical Process Engineer specializing in water treatment to design, optimize, and troubleshoot chemical processes for industrial water purification, wastewater treatment, and desalination. The role covers process design, performance optimization, and regulatory compliance in a hybrid work setting with on-site requirements.

You will work closely with plant personnel and project teams to deliver sustainable water treatment solutions,