Chemical Engineer

Durban FULL TIME R37,500 - R50,000 / Month
(R450,000 - R600,000 / Year)

Job Description

We are seeking a Chemical Engineer to join our passionate team at Top Chemical Solutions Ltd. The successful candidate will play a critical role in designing and improving chemical processes, ensuring safety compliance, and driving sustainability initiatives. The ideal candidate should possess a deep understanding of chemical engineering principles and be capable of developing innovative solutions to complex engineering problems.

Responsibilities

  • Design experiments to optimize chemical reactions.
  • Document and analyze data from experiments.
  • Conduct risk assessments and analysis.
  • Lead efforts in process scale-up from pilot to full production.
  • Implement best engineering practices in all projects.
  • Understand and apply chemical safety standards.
  • Utilize software tools for data analysis and simulation.
  • Support engineering teams in troubleshooting production issues.
  • Develop solutions that maximize safety and efficiency.
  • Report findings and recommendations to management.

Requirements

Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent
  • Master's degree is preferable
Experience
  • 5+ years of experience in chemical process engineering
Technical Skills
  • Chemical Process Simulation
  • Project Management
Soft Skills
  • Problem-solving
  • Communication
Certifications
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Certified Safety Engineer
Languages
  • English: Fluent

Advantageous

  • Familiarity with statistical process control: Ability to utilize statistical methods to monitor and control processes.
  • Experience with Lean methodologies: Understanding and application of Lean principles to minimize waste.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision coverage
  • Employee bonuses based on performance
  • Professional development programs
  • Work-from-home options available for certain roles

Company Culture

  • Collaboration: Teamwork is essential to our success. We collaborate across all levels and departments.
  • Continuous Improvement: We are committed to continuous improvement and provide training to develop skills.
  • Employee Well-being: We are dedicated to the well-being of our employees, including mental health initiatives.
Status: Open