Graduate Process Engineer - Mining Metallurgy (Mentorship)

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

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.