Intermediate Chemical Engineer, Johannesburg

About the job Intermediate Chemical Engineer

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 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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