Entree Level Chemical Engineer

The role may require flexibility to work across different shifts and working hours in accordance with operational requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Process Engineering & Plant Optimisation

• Monitor manufacturing processes and plant performance to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Analyse process data, production trends and operational performance.
• Identify process bottlenecks, inefficiencies and potential reliability issues.
• Assist with developing and implementing process engineering solutions.
• Apply engineering principles to optimise unit operations and manufacturing processes.
• Support troubleshooting of process-related problems in collaboration with Production and Engineering teams.
• Assist with process optimisation initiatives aimed at improving efficiency, productivity and plant reliability.

Continuous Improvement & OPEX

• Participate in Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence initiatives.
• Support multidisciplinary improvement projects.
• Identify opportunities to improve Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Efficiency.
• Collect, analyse and present data to support fact-based decision-making.
• Assist with root-cause investigations and implementation of corrective actions.
• Support the measurement and reporting of improvement initiatives.

Production & Process Control

• Provide process engineering support to Production teams.
• Assist with maintaining stable, controlled and efficient manufacturing processes.
• Support the Production Order (PO) process, ensuring that orders are properly managed and executed.
• Assist with process troubleshooting and operational investigations.
• Support the integration of new products, processes and technologies into manufacturing operations.

Process Documentation & Engineering Support

• Review and maintain process documentation.
• Update red-line P&IDs as required.
• Assist with updating RAT lists and other process-related documentation.
• Review and update control philosophies.
• Assist with maintaining accurate process and engineering records.
• Support engineering projects through data gathering, technical input and documentation.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Promote and demonstrate a strong Safety-First culture.
• Comply with all company SHEQ policies, procedures and standards.
• Identify and report process safety risks and potential hazards.
• Support safe operating practices within the manufacturing environment.
• Ensure process changes and improvements are implemented in accordance with approved procedures.
• Work in compliance with applicable legislation, regulatory requirements and company standards.
• Participate in safety meetings, investigations, risk assessments and improvement initiatives where required.

Minimum Requirements
Qualifications

• BEng / BSc Engineering degree in:
• Chemical Engineering – Must HAVE

Experience

• 0–2 years' experience in a manufacturing or process environment.
• Graduate engineering experience, internship or exposure to chemical/process manufacturing will be advantageous.

Technical Capabilities

• Sound understanding of chemical/process engineering principles.
• Knowledge of unit operations.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and process control.
• Ability to analyse operational and production data.
• Experience in data presentation and interpretation.
• Exposure to Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• High proficiency in:
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• AutoCAD experience/design skills will be advantageous.
• Ability to interpret process engineering documentation, including P&IDs.

Additional Requirements

• Must be medically fit to work in a hazardous chemical manufacturing plant.
• Must be willing and able to work in a potentially hazardous industrial environment.
• Must be prepared to work shifts and/or flexible working hours when required by plant operations.
• Strong commitment to health, safety and environmental standards.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Good communication and technical reporting skills.
• Strong attention to detail and a structured approach to problem-solving.

Personal Competencies
The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Safety-conscious and responsible behaviour.
• Analytical and logical thinking.
• A strong willingness to learn and develop.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Good technical problem-solving ability.
• Ability to work under pressure in a production environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Initiative and accountability.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Production, Engineering, Maintenance and SHEQ teams.
• Professional and disciplined approach to engineering work.

Licence / Travel Requirement

• Valid driver's licence required.
• Own reliable transport will be advantageous due to the industrial location and potential shift requirements, but not a MUST.
• Willingness to travel between plant areas or operational sites where required.

Ideal Candidate Profile
This opportunity is ideally suited to a recently qualified Chemical or Process Engineer who wants to build a career within a technically demanding manufacturing environment.
The successful candidate will have a strong interest in process optimisation, plant performance, continuous improvement and operational excellence, combined with a genuine commitment to working safely within a hazardous chemical manufacturing environment.