Senior Chemical Engineer – Refinery Operations

Precious Waste Refinery

Facility Management

Senior Chemical Engineer – Refinery Operations

Views: 111|Published on: Feb 11, 2026

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Senior Level

Full Time

Vacancy: 1

Hetauda|

Experience: More than 5 years|

Not Disclosed

Job Description

Roles and responsibilities of this job

We are hiring a hands-on Senior Chemical Engineer – Refinery Operations to own and optimize acid-based metal extraction processes in a high-risk, industrial refinery environment. This role requires plant-floor execution, not theory.

What You’ll Do

Design and run hydrometallurgical processes for metal extraction from e-waste and minerals
Handle and control HCl, HNO₃, H₂SO₄, aqua regia, HF (controlled use), and NaOH
Execute selective removal of base metals while protecting valuable metals
Optimize pH, temperature, reaction time, and solid–liquid separation
Troubleshoot yield losses, passivation, hard residues, and contamination
Manage acid reuse, neutralization, and effluent treatment
Write SOPs and train operators with strict safety discipline

Job Specification

Required qualifications for this job

Required Education Level:Under Graduate (Bachelor)

Required Experience:More than 5 years

Other Specification

What We’re Looking For

Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) / Master of Engineering (M.E.) in Chemical Engineering
5+ years of real plant or refinery experience
Proven hands-on work with strong acids and hazardous chemistry
Strong process logic, mass-balance thinking, and safety mindset

Not This Role If

You prefer lab-only or desk-only work
You are uncomfortable with aggressive acids or plant responsibility

Why Join

Ownership of Nepal’s most advanced refining operation
Authority to design, fix, and scale real processes
Growth path to Process Lead / Plant Head

Skills Required

Required skills for this job

Problem Solving

Troubleshooting

Strategic Thinking

Operation And Maintenance

Plant Management

Salary

Offered financial and non-financial compensation for this job

Offered Salary:Not Disclosed

Applying Procedure

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Apply Before: Feb 26, 2026

About the organization

Precious Waste Refinery

Facility Management

Balkumari

Driven by a vision for a Cleaner, Greener Nepal

We envision a world where electronic waste is no longer a threat to the environment but a valuable resource that contributes to a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable future.

We're not just managing e-waste—we're redefining it. With a vision for a cleaner Nepal, we turn discarded electronics into valuable resources through safe, sustainable, and innovative practices. Our services—from secure recycling to data protection—make responsible e-waste disposal easy and impactful. As tech use grows, we aim to keep e-waste processing within Nepal to ensure it's handled responsibly and benefits our environment and communities.

Our Mission

Our mission is to build a cleaner, greener Nepal by tackling one of today's most urgent environmental challenges: electronic waste. Through responsible and innovative e-waste management, we strive to protect our natural environment, safeguard the health of our communities, and promote a culture of sustainability. By raising awareness and providing practical solutions, we aim to inspire individuals, businesses, and institutions across Nepal to adopt environmentally conscious practices and contribute to a more sustainable future for all.