Specialist Chemical Engineer - Hybrid, Process Optimization

Placements24

Durban

Hybrid

ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement
Career development opportunities
Competitive salary with bonus

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Specialist Chemical Engineer to join the Durban production team. The role focuses on optimizing day-to-day manufacturing operations, ensuring product quality, and supporting scale-up of new products.

The ideal candidate will troubleshoot process deviations, implement improvements, and collaborate with operations staff in a fast-paced industrial setting. Hybrid work arrangement and professional development opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.
  • 4-6 years of chemical manufacturing experience.
  • Strong knowledge of unit operations and process troubleshooting.
  • Experience with quality control systems and documentation.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor and analyze production process performance to improve yield, efficiency, and quality.
  • Provide on-the-ground technical support to production teams for prompt issue resolution.
  • Implement process changes with proper documentation and validation.
  • Participate in commissioning and start-up of new equipment and processes.
  • Develop and deliver technical training to operations personnel on procedures and safety.
  • Contribute to Process Safety Management (PSM) programs and ensure compliance.

Skills

Process troubleshooting
Teamwork
Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Quality control systems

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Specialist Chemical Engineer to join the Durban production team. The role focuses on optimizing day-to-day manufacturing operations, ensuring product quality, and supporting scale-up of new products.

The ideal candidate will troubleshoot process deviations, implement improvements, and collaborate with operations staff in a fast-paced industrial setting. Hybrid work arrangement and professional development opportunities are provided.

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