Senior Mineral Processing Engineer - Optimize Recovery

Placements24; Willows (CA); On-site; USD 1,100,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical benefits

Provident fund

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Process Engineer for a major mining operation located in Welkom, Free State. You will lead mineral processing optimization across comminution, flotation, leaching, and solid-liquid separation, applying advanced process analysis and test programs.

The role emphasizes safety and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced, large-scale environment. The ideal candidate has 7+ years in mineral processing, strong data and SPC skills, and experience with METSIM and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years in mineral processing operations (gold, PGMs, base metals).
• Expertise in comminution circuits and froth flotation.
• Strong knowledge of process simulation software (METSIM, JKSimFloat).
• Experience with SPC and data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design, operation, and optimization of mineral processing units (comminution, flotation, leaching, solid-liquid separation).
• Conduct detailed process analysis to identify bottlenecks and improve recovery and throughput.
• Develop and execute test work programs to evaluate new process technologies.
• Monitor process performance using real-time data and statistical analysis; adjust parameters.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Collaborate with geologists, engineers, and operations staff for integrated mine-to-metal production.
• Prepare technical reports and recommendations for capital expenditure projects.
• Mentor junior process engineers and technicians.

Skills

Process optimization

Data analysis

Teamwork

Communication

Problem-solving

Pressure handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical/Metallurgical Eng

Tools

METSIM

JKSimFloat

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Process Engineer for a major mining operation located in Welkom, Free State. You will lead mineral processing optimization across comminution, flotation, leaching, and solid-liquid separation, applying advanced process analysis and test programs.

The role emphasizes safety and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced, large-scale environment. The ideal candidate has 7+ years in mineral processing, strong data and SPC skills, and experience with METSIM and