Intermediate Chemical Engineer

3 days ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa SavageOne Pty Full time R1 200 000 - R2 400 000 per year


Power & Energy Sector 

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  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.

Key Responsibilities

  • 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)

Requirements

  • 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 workstreams and collaborate with senior engineers

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Comfortable working both independently and within cross-functional teams

Contract Details

  • 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


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