About the Role
Our client, a leading innovator in specialty chemicals, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Process Development Chemical Engineer to join their dynamic team in Randburg, Gauteng. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to contribute to the design, optimization, and scale-up of novel chemical processes. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in translating laboratory innovations into robust, commercially viable manufacturing operations. We are looking for someone with a passion for problem-solving and a proven track record in chemical process engineering. This role involves a hybrid work arrangement, offering flexibility while ensuring collaborative engagement with on-site teams. You will be instrumental in driving continuous improvement and ensuring the highest standards of safety and efficiency in all process-related activities. This position offers significant opportunities for professional growth within a forward-thinking organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development and optimization of chemical processes from bench scale to pilot and commercial scale.
- Conduct feasibility studies, process simulations, and economic evaluations for new and existing processes.
- Design and specify process equipment, including reactors, distillation columns, heat exchangers, and pumps.
- Develop process control strategies and troubleshoot operational issues to improve yield, quality, and throughput.
- Prepare detailed process flow diagrams (PFDs), piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), and operating procedures.
- Collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, and project teams to ensure seamless process
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