Graduate Process Engineer

Lycopodium; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Lycopodium is seeking a Graduate Process Engineer to support process design, study documentation and commissioning activities. You will work under the Principal Process Engineer and gain exposure to EPCM projects in the mining sector, while developing technical, analytical and professional skills.

Eligible candidates should hold a recognised tertiary qualification in Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering, be a South African citizen and be based in Cape Town.

Qualifications

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work autonomously and with colleagues at all levels.
• Build positive relationships with clients, vendors and co-workers.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a professional environment.
• Computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Assist with process design including mass and energy balances, flowsheets and process description.
• Prepare P&IDs, design criteria, control philosophy and operating costs.
• Assist with metallurgical test-work programmes and occasional oversight.
• Assist with commissioning activities under guidance.
• Interpret metallurgical test-work for review by others.
• Prepare process components of study documents and specifications.
• Provide administrative and operational support as required.

Job description

With offices in Southern Africa, Australia, Canada, USA, Ghana, Philippines, Argentina and Peru, Lycopodium proudly delivers high-quality professional engineering and project delivery services globally, across the resources, infrastructure and industrial processes sectors. By joining our global team and learning from renowned subject matter experts, we can offer you a diverse career that could take you anywhere in the world.

Reporting to the Principal Process Engineer the Graduate Process Engineer will receive:

• Exposure to EPCM project delivery in the mining industry
• Mentorship from experienced engineers and professionals
• Development of technical, analytical, and professional skills
• Practical workplace experience aligned with academic qualifications

The tasks you'll perform

• Assist with process design including, development of mass and energy balances, flowsheets, process description.
• P&IDs, design criteria, control philosophy and operating costs.
• Assist with the development of metallurgical test-work programmes, with occasional test-work oversight required.
• Assist with commissioning activities under guidance of others.
• Interpret metallurgical test-work as a first pass for review by others.
• Preparation of process components of study documents.
• Assist with the generation and compilation of engineering and equipment specifications.
• Perform administrative and operational support duties as required

Minimum Requirements:

• Recognised Tertiary Qualification in Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering
• South African citizen
• Cape Town based
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrate an ability to work autonomously and collaboratively with colleagues at all levels.
• Build and sustain positive relationships with all stakeholders, including clients, vendors and co-workers.
• Proactively seek and accept guidance and feedback provided by subject matter experts.
• Driven and determined to achieve objectives through continued professional development.
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility and commitment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a professional environment
• Computer literacy

The benefits we’ll provide

Lycopodium has a strong company culture focused on career progression and technical skill development. You can expect to be involved in a wide range of large projects whilst working amongst a team of highly skilled professionals.

We recognise that everyone is different and needs may change over the course of your career. That’s why we :

• Invest in our people for the long-term, building a diverse and rewarding career, mentored by the best in the industry.
• Allow our people to balance work with other commitments, like family or study, offering flexible work arrangements.
• Provideemployeeswitha variety ofadditionalbenefits such as coverage for professional memberships, discountand rewards programs, andmuchmore.

Lycopodium is an equalopportunity employer committed to fostering diversityandmaintaininga discrimination free workplace,guidedbyour core values of Respect,Integrityand Diligence.

As part of our commitment to providing the best possible care and service to you the candidate, we commit to respond to every applicant.