CareerPlan

Senior Process Engineer - Speciality Chemicals

South AfricaFull-time2026-10-18
Hybrid

Core

Design, optimize, and troubleshoot processes for manufacturing specialty chemicals to ensure efficiency, safety, and quality.

Role type

Senior Process Engineer (Specialty Chemicals)

Builds

Specialty chemical production lines

Domain

Specialty Chemicals / Chemical Engineering

Required skills

Process design, Process simulation (Aspen HYSYS, ChemCAD), Unit operations, Reaction engineering, Separation technologies, Process hazard analysis (PHA), Root cause analysis, GMP knowledge

Preferred skills

Experience with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

Technologies

Aspen HYSYS, ChemCAD

Responsibilities

Lead design, modification, and optimization of processes; Develop process simulations, P&IDs, and equipment specifications; Conduct process hazard analyses and implement risk management strategies; Troubleshoot operational challenges to improve yield and efficiency; Collaborate with production, quality control, and R&D teams; Ensure adherence to safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance standards.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC