Senior Chemical Engineer – Mining & Minerals (Hybrid, Welkom)

Placements24; Willows (CA); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance incentives

Medical aid and pension fund

Professional development and training

Exposure to large-scale mining and ops

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Chemical Engineer for a role based in Welkom, Free State, South Africa. The position focuses on optimizing chemical processes for mineral extraction and refining with a hybrid work model balancing on-site and remote project management.

You will leverage hydrometallurgy or pyrometallurgy expertise, perform mass and energy balances, run simulations, and drive safety, quality and environmental stewardship across operations.

Qualifications

• B.Eng. or B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering required.
• Minimum of 5 years in chemical engineering within mining/minerals processing.
• Experience with hydrometallurgical or pyrometallurgical processes.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize chemical processes for mineral extraction and refining.
• Conduct feasibility studies and pilot plant trials for new process technologies.
• Perform mass and energy balance calculations and process simulations.
• Monitor plant performance data to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure SHE compliance in all process activities.
• Collaborate with metallurgists, geologists and operations personnel to troubleshoot issues.
• Develop technical specifications for process equipment and materials.
• Prepare engineering reports, documentation, and presentations for management and stakeholders.
• Oversee process commissioning and start-up activities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and best practices.

Skills

Chemical Engineering

Hydrometallurgy

Pyrometallurgy

Process simulation

Thermodynamics

Safety management

Education

B.Eng./B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering

Tools

HSC Chemistry

METSIM

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Chemical Engineer for a role based in Welkom, Free State, South Africa. The position focuses on optimizing chemical processes for mineral extraction and refining with a hybrid work model balancing on-site and remote project management.

You will leverage hydrometallurgy or pyrometallurgy expertise, perform mass and energy balances, run simulations, and drive safety, quality and environmental stewardship across operations.