Senior Process Engineer - Kimberley

Placements24; Kimberley; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Medical and retirement benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Canada seeks a Senior Process Engineer to join a metallurgical processing plant in Kimberley. You will optimize and troubleshoot plant performance, drive improvements to maximize recovery and lower costs, and provide expert guidance to operations, maintenance, and lab teams.

The role requires a strong background in mineral processing, process simulation, and data analysis, with excellent problem-solving and communication skills and the ability to work across disciplines in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in process engineering, preferably within the mining industry.
• Strong understanding of mineral processing unit operations (e.g., comminution, flotation, leaching).
• Proficiency in process simulation software and data analysis tools.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team in a demanding operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze metallurgical plant performance, identifying trends and deviations.
• Develop and implement process optimization strategies to improve recovery, throughput, and product quality.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and implement effective solutions to minimize downtime.
• Conduct feasibility studies and economic assessments for process improvement projects.
• Collaborate with the maintenance team to ensure equipment reliability and operational readiness.
• Prepare technical reports, documentation, and recommendations for management.

Skills

Process optimization

Data analysis

Mineral processing

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Process simulation software

Data analysis tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Process Engineer to join their team in Kimberley . This role is essential for optimizing and troubleshooting the metallurgical processing plant, ensuring efficient extraction of valuable minerals. You will be responsible for analyzing plant performance data, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing process enhancements to maximize recovery and minimize operational costs. The successful candidate will work closely with operations, maintenance, and laboratory personnel, providing expert technical guidance and driving initiatives for continuous improvement within the mining sector. This position offers a significant opportunity to make a tangible impact on operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze metallurgical plant performance, identifying trends and deviations.
• Develop and implement process optimization strategies to improve recovery, throughput, and product quality.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and implement effective solutions to minimize downtime.
• Conduct feasibility studies and economic assessments for process improvement projects.
• Collaborate with the maintenance team to ensure equipment reliability and operational readiness.
• Prepare technical reports, documentation, and recommendations for management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in process engineering, preferably within the mining industry.
• Strong understanding of mineral processing unit operations (e.g., comminution, flotation, leaching).
• Proficiency in process simulation software and data analysis tools.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team in a demanding operational environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package with performance-related incentives.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and further training.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment in the mining industry.
• Exposure to diverse processing technologies and challenges.