Remote Chemical Process Engineer - Scale-Up Specialist

About the Role

Our client, a pioneering R&D firm focused on sustainable chemical technologies, is seeking a dedicated Remote Chemical Process Engineer with a specialization in scale-up to join their distributed global team. This role is fully remote, offering flexibility and the opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking projects from anywhere. You will be instrumental in translating laboratory innovations into viable industrial processes, managing the complex journey from bench-scale experiments to pilot plant operations and eventual commercialization. Your expertise in process design, modeling, and execution of scale-up strategies will be critical to our client's success in bringing novel chemical products and processes to market.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the process scale-up activities for new chemical technologies, from conceptual design to pilot plant validation.
• Develop detailed process designs, including PFDs, P&IDs, mass and energy balances, and equipment specifications.
• Utilize process simulation software (e.g., Aspen Plus, HYSYS) to model and optimize processes for scalability and efficiency.
• Plan and execute pilot plant trials, analyze data, and troubleshoot scale-up challenges.
• Collaborate closely with research chemists, material scientists, and external engineering partners via virtual platforms.
• Conduct thorough process hazard analyses (PHAs) and implement necessary safety protocols for pilot and scale-up operations.
• Evaluate the economic feasibility and technical viability of scaling up new chemical processes.
• Prepare comprehensive technical reports, project proposals, and scale-up documentation for internal review and potential investors.
• Ensure processes are designed for sustainability, safety, and regulatory compliance in mind.
• Manage timelines and resources effectively for remote-scale up projects.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in chemical process development and scale-up, with a strong emphasis on transitioning novel technologies.
• Proven expertise in process modeling and simulation tools.
• Demonstrated experience in designing and operating pilot plants.
• Strong understanding of reaction engineering, thermodynamics, transport phenomena, and separation processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts clearly in a remote setting.
• Proficiency in virtual collaboration tools (e.g., Zoom, Teams, Slack) and project management software.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively in a remote work environment.
• Experience with sustainability assessments and green chemistry principles is highly desirable.
• Must be able to effectively contribute to projects requiring a deep understanding of processes relevant Vereeniging's industrial context, though location is remote.

Benefits

This role offers a highly competitive salary, remote work flexibility, potential for significant bonuses based on project milestones, access to cutting-edge research and development, opportunities for professional growth in a rapidly evolving field, and the chance to be part of a mission-driven organization.

Our client provides a supportive virtual work environment and fosters innovation. You will work on truly innovative projects that have a global impact.