About the Role

Our client is an innovative research and development firm focused on creating sustainable chemical technologies. We are seeking a highly skilled Process Chemical Engineer for a remote contractor role. This position will involve contributing to the early-stage development and scale-up of novel chemical processes. You will work closely with a team of scientists and engineers, applying your expertise to translate laboratory findings into viable industrial applications. As a fully remote role, you'll have the flexibility to manage your workload from anywhere, utilizing our advanced digital collaboration platform. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with a strong understanding of reaction engineering, process design, and scale-up principles. This contract offers an excellent opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects and expand your experience in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment. We value technical proficiency, innovative thinking, and efficient project execution.

Key Responsibilities

- Assist in the design and development of new chemical processes for R&D; projects.
- Conduct feasibility studies and preliminary process design calculations.
- Support pilot plant operations and scale-up trials, providing process engineering input.
- Analyze experimental data and provide recommendations for process improvements.
- Develop process simulations and models to evaluate design options.




- Prepare technical reports and documentation for R&D; findings.
- Collaborate with research chemists and other engineers to achieve project goals.
- Identify and troubleshoot process challenges encountered during development.
- Stay updated on relevant chemical engineering literature and technologies.
- Ensure all development activities adhere to safety and environmental best practices.

Requirements

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering.
- Proven experience in process development, scale-up, or R&D; environments.
- Familiarity with process simulation software (e.g., Aspen Plus, HYSYS).
- Strong understanding of reaction kinetics, thermodynamics, and mass transfer.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage project timelines effectively in a remote setting.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly present technical information.
- Experience with laboratory and pilot plant operations is a plus.
- Must have a reliable remote work setup with internet connectivity.
- Contract duration and scope to be mutually agreed upon.

Benefits

- Competitive hourly or project-based rate.
- Flexible remote working arrangement.
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge and impactful projects.
- Gain experience with a variety of chemical processes.
- Contribute to sustainable technology development.
- Build your portfolio with challenging R&D; work.

📌 Process Chemical Engineer (Kimberley)
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📍 Kimberley