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Job summary
A leading company in the energy sector seeks an Intermediate Chemical Engineer to enhance efficiency and sustainability in power systems. The role involves optimizing processes, collaborating with teams, and contributing to innovative energy solutions. Ideal candidates will have over 8 years of experience and a robust engineering background.
Qualifications
- 8+ years of engineering experience in power or energy sectors.
- Solid understanding of generation systems and grid operations.
- Experience with SCADA, PLC/DCS, and digital monitoring platforms.
Responsibilities
- Support process optimization projects across power generation.
- Analyze system performance using engineering principles.
- Collaborate with teams on operational improvement.
Skills
Education
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We are looking for an Intermediate Chemical Engineer to support a range of engineering initiatives within the power and energy sector, including electricity generation, transmission, distribution, and trading. This role is ideal for an engineer with 8+ years of relevant experience, ready to contribute to projects that improve efficiency, system integration, and sustainability across complex energy operations.
This is a high-impact opportunity to work on both traditional and modern energy systems, contributing to the future of infrastructure, smart grid optimization, and regulatory compliance in the energy industry.
Support process optimization projects across power generation facilities and transmission/distribution networks
Analyze and improve system performance using engineering principles and data-driven insights
Collaborate with plant operators, engineers, and project managers on operational improvement initiatives
Assist with digital transformation projects, including the implementation of monitoring systems and automation tools
Contribute to continuous improvement efforts in safety, cost-efficiency, and energy utilization
Participate in load planning, capacity management, and outage scheduling
Develop and maintain documentation related to processes, technical standards, and compliance requirements
Support feasibility studies for infrastructure upgrades and renewable energy integration
Assist in energy trading support activities (e.g., process modelling, pricing simulations, reporting)
Bachelors Degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
Certification in ECSA (Engineering Council of South Africa) or equivalent
8+ years of engineering experience in the power, utilities, or energy sectors
Solid understanding of generation systems, grid operations, or energy trading workflows
Familiarity with SCADA, PLC/DCS, and digital monitoring platforms is advantageous
Skilled in using data analysis and modeling tools (e.g., Python, MATLAB, Excel, Power BI)
Experience working in regulated environments with a focus on safety, compliance, and documentation
Ability to contribute to project workstreams and collaborate with senior engineers
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Comfortable working both independently and within cross-functional teams
Duration: 12 months (renewable based on project scope and performance)
Working Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Salary Range: Market-related / Competitive based on experience
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.