Redheads Engineering Solutions is assisting its client in the mining and metals industry to find a suitable candidate for the permanent role of Pyrometallurgical Technology Engineering Manager.
The incumbent will manage the overall development, supply and installation of all company technology equipment focusing on strengthening its leading global market position and satisfying all its customers.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree / Diploma in Engineering.
- Professional certification e.g. Pr.Eng / Pr.Tech.
- Relevant certificates and diplomas in mechanical draughting.
- Relevant post-graduate qualifications (technical, management or business related) could be advantageous.
Experience
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience with design, contracts and clients in the pyrometallurgical industry.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience at an engineering management level within a profit‑target driven environment.
- Experience in contract management, engineering, costing / cost control, HAZOP, SHERQC and multi‑disciplinary construction of submerged‑arc furnaces and other pyrometallurgical projects.
- Experience in the interaction with clients both on site and in formal office settings (e.g., meetings, design reviews, etc.).
Knowledge
- Multi‑disciplinary furnace equipment design and application in large furnaces.
- Customers' contact personnel (especially where company technology equipment is installed or can be installed).
- An in‑depth understanding of pyrometallurgical furnace design and layout encompassing all aspects of the process flow (from the charging system to the furnace proper, the electrode columns, high current systems and tapping equipment).
- An in‑depth understanding of ancillary equipment supporting the operation of pyrometallurgical furnaces including, but not limited to, cooling systems, gas cleaning and post‑tapping hole handling.
- A working knowledge of metallurgical operations and processes.
- A working knowledge of the pyrometallurgical production environment.
- Previous operational experience will be advantageous.
- Local and international suppliers' / competitors' competencies and capabilities.
- The principles of FEA and CFD modelling.
- Budgeting principles and control.
- MS Office suite and other computer applications.
- Latest project management systems and software.
- Manufacturing and construction standards in South Africa and abroad.
- Relevant legislation.
- OHS, MHSA, COID and Environmental Conservation Acts.
- Construction management, safety, quality and programming.
Skills
- Organisational skills
- Prioritising ability
- Ability to interpret 2-dimensional drawings in 3D
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