Chemical Engineer
Apply online
Location
Discipline
Employment
Job title: Chemical Engineer
Report to: Operations Manager
Location: Temane
Global Edge is an international firm specializing in project staffing for the Energy sector, with a presence in Mozambique since 2014. We are the game changers and multi-award-winning agency in the global staffing arena, redefining what excellence means in recruitment.
Our client, an independent power producer operating and developing power projects in Africa, is looking to appoint a successful Chemical Engineer to based in Temane.
• Water Chemistry: Monitor and control water chemistry to ensure optimal performance of boilers, turbines, and other plant equipment.
• Safety and Environmental Compliance: Ensure all chemical processes comply with safety standards and environmental regulations.
• Quality Assurance: Implement and maintain quality assurance programs for chemical processes and water treatment systems.
• Team Leadership: Lead and manage one or more chemistry technicians, providing training and development opportunities.
• Data Analysis: Analyze chemical data and prepare reports to identify trends, perform root cause analyses and recommend corrective actions and improvements.
• Maintenance Coordination: Coordinate with maintenance teams to ensure chemical systems are properly maintained and operational.
• Emergency Response: Develop and implement emergency response plans for chemical spills or other incidents.
• The CE is responsible for the chemicals supply chain (purchase, logistics, onsite discharge, budget control, etc…).
• The CE is responsible for correct dosing of the chemicals in the industrial systems via appropriate follow-up through on/offline measurements.
• The CE takes appropriate actions to adjust chemicals dosing based on chemistry findings and trends, if required.
• The CE is responsible to prepare and apply chemical treatments to control corrosion, scaling and fouling in plant systems.
• The CE takes ownership for the water/steam cycle sampling station (SWAS) and other chemistry field measurements.
• The CE is responsible for the proper follow-up of chemistry analyses (online/laboratory).
• The CE reports and communicates on a recurrent and transparent base to the operational management and stays standby to assist in case of chemistry related emergencies where instant decisions have to be made. The CE is aware of the importance of powerful reporting.
• The CE is aware of the importance of playing a pro-active role. The CE can anticipate adverse chemistry phenomena by daily studying online chemistry data. The CE acts with a pro-active attitude and is ahead of troubles.
• The CE will regularly monitor the level of chemistry knowledge of the operational staff and proposes additional awareness training where/when needed.
• The CE will continuously search for technical-economic improvement opportunities, considering the safety/environmental impact. The CE has the ambition to contribute to a better climate by as much as possible minimizing CO2-emissions.
• The CE can inspire and motivate the Chemical Technician (CT) as to achieve prescribed goals.
• The CE radiates confidence and acts as an authority in the field of power plant chemistry.
• The CE is aware of the international guidelines and standards and is visible at the international forum where new technologies, techniques or standards are discussed.
• The CE will support and defend use of the most recent recognized international standards and motivate the internal stakeholders to adapt these new evolutions.
• Education: Engineering Degree in Chemistry.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in a power plant or industrial setting.
• Skills: Strong knowledge of chemical processes, water treatment and environmental regulations. Excellent leadership, communication, and analytical skills. Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, ...)
• Language : Fluent in Portuguese and English
• Certifications: Relevant certifications in chemical safety and water treatment are a plus.
Report to: Operations Manager
Location: Temane
Global Edge is an international firm specializing in project staffing for the Energy sector, with a presence in Mozambique since 2014. We are the game changers and multi-award-winning agency in the global staffing arena, redefining what excellence means in recruitment.
Our client, an independent power producer operating and developing power projects in Africa, is looking to appoint a successful Chemical Engineer to based in Temane.
Key Responsibilities:
• Chemical Process Management: Oversee and manage all chemical processes, including water treatment and emissions control.• Water Chemistry: Monitor and control water chemistry to ensure optimal performance of boilers, turbines, and other plant equipment.
• Safety and Environmental Compliance: Ensure all chemical processes comply with safety standards and environmental regulations.
• Quality Assurance: Implement and maintain quality assurance programs for chemical processes and water treatment systems.
• Team Leadership: Lead and manage one or more chemistry technicians, providing training and development opportunities.
• Data Analysis: Analyze chemical data and prepare reports to identify trends, perform root cause analyses and recommend corrective actions and improvements.
• Maintenance Coordination: Coordinate with maintenance teams to ensure chemical systems are properly maintained and operational.
• Emergency Response: Develop and implement emergency response plans for chemical spills or other incidents.
Job Description:
• The CE is responsible for the chemicals supply chain (purchase, logistics, onsite discharge, budget control, etc…).• The CE is responsible for correct dosing of the chemicals in the industrial systems via appropriate follow-up through on/offline measurements.
• The CE takes appropriate actions to adjust chemicals dosing based on chemistry findings and trends, if required.
• The CE is responsible to prepare and apply chemical treatments to control corrosion, scaling and fouling in plant systems.
• The CE takes ownership for the water/steam cycle sampling station (SWAS) and other chemistry field measurements.
• The CE is responsible for the proper follow-up of chemistry analyses (online/laboratory).
• The CE reports and communicates on a recurrent and transparent base to the operational management and stays standby to assist in case of chemistry related emergencies where instant decisions have to be made. The CE is aware of the importance of powerful reporting.
• The CE is aware of the importance of playing a pro-active role. The CE can anticipate adverse chemistry phenomena by daily studying online chemistry data. The CE acts with a pro-active attitude and is ahead of troubles.
• The CE will regularly monitor the level of chemistry knowledge of the operational staff and proposes additional awareness training where/when needed.
• The CE will continuously search for technical-economic improvement opportunities, considering the safety/environmental impact. The CE has the ambition to contribute to a better climate by as much as possible minimizing CO2-emissions.
• The CE can inspire and motivate the Chemical Technician (CT) as to achieve prescribed goals.
• The CE radiates confidence and acts as an authority in the field of power plant chemistry.
• The CE is aware of the international guidelines and standards and is visible at the international forum where new technologies, techniques or standards are discussed.
• The CE will support and defend use of the most recent recognized international standards and motivate the internal stakeholders to adapt these new evolutions.
Qualifications:
• Education: Engineering Degree in Chemistry. • Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in a power plant or industrial setting.
• Skills: Strong knowledge of chemical processes, water treatment and environmental regulations. Excellent leadership, communication, and analytical skills. Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, ...)
• Language : Fluent in Portuguese and English
• Certifications: Relevant certifications in chemical safety and water treatment are a plus.
