Chemical Engineer - Mining & Mineral Processing

Placements24; Rustenburg; Vor Ort; ZAR 600.000 - 1.200.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary package

Medical and dental coverage

Retirement fund and bonuses

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 in Rustenburg, North West, is seeking a skilled Chemical Engineer to lead development, optimization, and troubleshooting of hydrometallurgical and pyrometallurgical processes. The role focuses on improving efficiency, reducing costs, and ensuring environmental compliance in a challenging mining environment.

You will work with metallurgists, plant operators, and other engineers to deliver robust process solutions and drive operational excellence.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering or Metallurgical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in mineral processing or chemical operations in mining.
• Knowledge of hydrometallurgical and/or pyrometallurgical processes.
• Experience with METSIM or HSC Chemistry for process simulation.
• Strong safety, environmental management, and reporting skills.

Aufgaben

• Design, implement, and manage chemical processes for mineral concentration, extraction, and refining.
• Optimize existing processes to improve recovery rates, reduce reagent consumption, and minimize waste generation.
• Conduct laboratory and pilot plant studies to evaluate new process technologies and modifications.
• Troubleshoot process upsets and implement effective solutions to maintain operational stability.
• Perform process simulations and modeling to predict performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Ensure adherence to safety, health, and environmental regulations applicable to mining and chemical operations.
• Develop and maintain PFDs, P&IDs, and SOPs.
• Collaborate with R&D on new processing methods and technologies.
• Analyze operational data and prepare technical reports on performance and environmental impact.
• Provide technical support and training to plant personnel.

Kenntnisse

Chemical engineering

Mineral processing

Process simulation

Safety & environmental awareness

Analytical thinking

Technical report writing

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering

Tools

METSIM

HSC Chemistry

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client, a major player in the mining and mineral processing sector, is actively seeking a skilled Chemical Engineer to join their operations in Rustenburg, North West . This role is essential for the development, optimization, and troubleshooting of hydrometallurgical and pyrometallurgical processes. The successful candidate will contribute to enhancing process efficiency, ensuring environmental compliance, and driving cost-effective production in a demanding industrial environment. This is a hands‑on position requiring a strong understanding of chemical principles applied to mineral extraction and processing. You will work closely with metallurgists, plant operators, and other engineers to achieve operational excellence. The focus is on delivering robust and reliable chemical process solutions within the challenging context of Rustenburg 's industrial landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage chemical processes for mineral concentration, extraction, and refining.
• Optimize existing processes to improve recovery rates, reduce reagent consumption, and minimize waste generation.
• Conduct laboratory and pilot plant studies to evaluate new process technologies and modifications.
• Troubleshoot process upsets and implement effective solutions to maintain operational stability.
• Perform process simulations and modeling to predict performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Ensure adherence to all safety, health, and environmental regulations applicable to mining and chemical operations.
• Develop and maintain process flow diagrams (PFDs), piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Collaborate with the R&D team on the development of new processing methods and technologies.
• Analyze operational data and prepare technical reports on process performance, efficiency, and environmental impact.
• Provide technical support and training to plant personnel.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering or Metallurgical Engineering.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in mineral processing or chemical operations, preferably within the mining industry.
• Demonstrated knowledge of hydrometallurgical and/or pyrometallurgical processes.
• Experience with process simulation software (e.g., METSIM, HSC Chemistry).
• Strong understanding of chemical kinetics, thermodynamics, and material science relevant to mineral processing.
• Proficiency in safety protocols and environmental management systems within industrial settings.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and technical report writing skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to work in a mining environment located in Rustenburg, North West .

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary package, comprehensive medical and dental coverage, a robust retirement fund, and performance‑based bonuses.
• Opportunities for professional development, training in new technologies, and career advancement within a leading mining group are provided.
• The role is based in Rustenburg, North West , a region rich in mining heritage and resources.