Chemical Engineer

Cape Town FULL TIME R40,000 - R60,000 / Month
(R480,000 - R720,000 / Year)

Job Description

As a Chemical Engineer at Innovative Chemical Solutions, you will lead efforts to innovate and improve our chemical processes. You will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to bring cutting-edge solutions to life.

Responsibilities

  • Develop new materials and chemicals that meet client specifications.
  • Lead process troubleshooting and provide solutions for production issues.
  • Maintain compliance with all safety and environmental standards.
  • Collaborate with regulatory bodies for process approvals.
  • Assist in the scale-up of laboratory processes to full production.
  • Work with cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives.
  • Conduct market research to identify trends and opportunities.
  • Implement sustainability initiatives to minimize environmental impact.
  • Create detailed documentation for process and material specifications.

Requirements

Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field
  • Master's degree in relevant field is advantageous
Experience
  • 5+ years of experience in chemical engineering or process engineering
Technical Skills
  • Chemical Process Simulation
  • Chemical Reaction Engineering
Soft Skills
  • Leadership
  • Negotiation
Certifications
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
  • Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
Languages
  • English: Fluent

Advantageous

  • Knowledge of sustainability practices: Experience in implementing sustainable practices in chemical processes.
  • Experience with project management software: Proficient in using tools such as MS Project or similar.

Benefits

  • Attractive salary package and bonuses
  • Full medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Retirement plan with employer matching
  • Ongoing training and educational support

Company Culture

  • Diversity and Inclusion: We embrace diverse perspectives and backgrounds within our teams.
  • Continuous Improvement: We foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
  • Employee Wellbeing: Employee health and well-being are top priorities at our company.
Status: Open