The posting
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



