Chemical Engineer - Minerals Processing & Optimization

Placements24; Upington; Presencial; ZAR 900 000 - 1 500 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Career growth opportunities

Safety-focused operations

Resumo da oferta

Placements24 in Upington, Northern Cape, seeks an experienced Chemical Engineer to optimise mineral extraction and beneficiation processes, lead process improvements, troubleshoot plant operations, and ensure safe, efficient performance in a mining environment.

The role requires hands-on problem solving, strong data analysis, and collaboration with metallurgists and operators to implement process control strategies and maintain safety and environmental compliance.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Metallurgical Engineering.
• Minimum 6 years in chemical engineering with minerals processing or hydrometallurgy.
• Strong understanding of mining and ore processing chemistry.
• Experience with process simulation and modelling is advantageous.
• Knowledge of safety and environmental practices in mining.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Hands-on approach to process engineering.

Responsabilidades

• Analyse and optimise chemical processes for mineral extraction, concentration, and refining.
• Troubleshoot processing-plant issues and implement solutions.
• Conduct laboratory and pilot-scale testing to evaluate improvements and new technologies.
• Monitor process performance using key indicators and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations in mining.
• Collaborate with metallurgists, geologists, and plant operators to achieve targets.
• Develop and update operating procedures and technical documentation.
• Participate in process design and modification projects.
• Evaluate and recommend chemical reagents and their usage.
• Contribute to process control strategy development.

Conhecimentos

Hydrometallurgy

Process optimization

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Process control

Teamwork

Communication

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering

Ferramentas

Process simulation

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Placements24 in Upington, Northern Cape, seeks an experienced Chemical Engineer to optimise mineral extraction and beneficiation processes, lead process improvements, troubleshoot plant operations, and ensure safe, efficient performance in a mining environment.

The role requires hands-on problem solving, strong data analysis, and collaboration with metallurgists and operators to implement process control strategies and maintain safety and environmental compliance.