Intermediate Chemical Engineer

Onsite

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 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 high-impact 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.

Support process optimization projects across power generation facilities and transmission/distribution networks

Analyze and improve system performance using engineering principles and data-driven insights

Collaborate with plant operators, engineers, and project managers on operational improvement initiatives

Assist with digital transformation projects, including the implementation of monitoring systems and automation tools

Contribute to continuous improvement efforts in safety, cost-efficiency, and energy utilization

Participate in load planning, capacity management, and outage scheduling

Develop and maintain documentation related to processes, technical standards, and compliance requirements

Support feasibility studies for infrastructure upgrades and renewable energy integration

Assist in energy trading support activities (e.g., process modelling, pricing simulations, reporting)

Bachelors Degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field

Certification in ECSA (Engineering Council of South Africa) or equivalent

8+ years of engineering experience in the power, utilities, or energy sectors

Solid understanding of generation systems, grid operations, or energy trading workflows

Familiarity with SCADA, PLC/DCS, and digital monitoring platforms is advantageous

Skilled in using data analysis and modeling tools (e.g., Python, MATLAB, Excel, Power BI)

Experience working in regulated environments with a focus on safety, compliance, and documentation

Ability to contribute to project work streams and collaborate with senior engineers

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Comfortable working both independently and within cross-functional teams

Duration: 12 months (renewable based on project scope and performance)

Working Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday

Salary Range: Market-related / Competitive based on experience