Remote Chemical Process Engineer

About the Role

Our client, WhatJobs Direct, is seeking a highly skilled and innovative Remote Chemical Process Engineer to join their cutting-edge team. This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from Johannesburg or any other suitable location within South Africa. You will play a pivotal role in the design, development, optimization, and troubleshooting of chemical processes. Your expertise will be crucial in ensuring efficiency, safety, and sustainability across various projects. We are looking for a candidate with a strong theoretical foundation in chemical engineering principles and practical experience in process simulation, scale-up, and plant operations. As a remote employee, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, utilizing advanced digital tools and communication platforms to achieve project milestones.

This role demands a proactive, detail-oriented individual who can thrive in a dynamic, remote work environment and contribute to the advancement of chemical engineering solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize chemical processes, ensuring safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
• Conduct feasibility studies and process simulations using industry-standard software.
• Prepare detailed process flow diagrams (PFDs), piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), and equipment specifications.
• Oversee process scale-up from laboratory to pilot plant and full commercial production.
• Troubleshoot process issues and implement solutions to improve performance and yield.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Collaborate with R&D, operations, and engineering teams to achieve project objectives.
• Develop and implement process control strategies.
• Write technical reports, procedures, and documentation.
• Stay abreast of new technologies and industry best practices in chemical engineering.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in process design, optimization, and/or troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in process simulation software (e.g., Aspen Plus, HYSYS, ChemCAD).
• Strong understanding of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and mass transfer principles.
• Experience with P&IDs, PFDs, and process safety management (PSM).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for remote collaboration.
• Ability to work independently and manage projects effectively in a remote setting.
• Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng) registration is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Fully remote position with significant flexibility.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on challenging and impactful projects in the chemical industry.
• Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
• Access to advanced digital tools and collaborative platforms.