Intermediate Chemical Engineer
Intermediate Chemical Engineer
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Job Description
Power & Energy Sector 12Month Contract)
Onsite
About the Role
We are looking for an Intermediate Chemical Engineer to support a range of engineering initiatives within the power and energy sector including electricity generation transmission distribution and trading. This 12month contract role is ideal for an engineer with 8 years of relevant experience ready to contribute to projects that improve efficiency system integration and sustainability across complex energy operations.
This is a highimpact opportunity to work on both traditional and modern energy systems contributing to the future of infrastructure smart grid optimization and regulatory compliance in the energy industry.
Key Responsibilities
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Support process optimization projects across power generation facilities and transmission/distribution networks
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Analyze and improve system performance using engineering principles and datadriven insights
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Collaborate with plant operators engineers and project managers on operational improvement initiatives
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Assist with digital transformation projects including the implementation of monitoring systems and automation tools
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Contribute to continuous improvement efforts in safety costefficiency and energy utilization
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Participate in load planning capacity management and outage scheduling
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Develop and maintain documentation related to processes technical standards and compliance requirements
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Support feasibility studies for infrastructure upgrades and renewable energy integration
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Assist in energy trading support activities (e.g. process modelling pricing simulations reporting)
Requirements
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Bachelors Degree in Chemical Engineering Industrial Engineering or a related field
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Certification in ECSA (Engineering Council of South Africa) or equivalent
8 years of engineering experience in the power utilities or energy sectors
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Solid understanding of generation systems grid operations or energy trading workflows
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Familiarity with SCADA PLC/DCS and digital monitoring platforms is advantageous
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Skilled in using data analysis and modeling tools (e.g. Python MATLAB Excel Power BI)
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Experience working in regulated environments with a focus on safety compliance and documentation
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Ability to contribute to project workstreams and collaborate with senior engineers
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Strong written and verbal communication skills
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Comfortable working both independently and within crossfunctional teams
Contract Details
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Duration: 12 months (renewable based on project scope and performance)
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Working Hours: Fulltime Monday to Friday
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Salary Range: Marketrelated / Competitive based on experience
Employment Type
Full Time
