Lead Metallurgical Process Engineer - Hybrid | Cape Town

Placements24; Cape Town; Ibrido; ZAR 1.500.000 - 2.500.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Highly competitive remuneration

Medical aid & retirement fund

Performance-based bonuses

Professional growth opportunities

Hybrid work arrangements

Relocation assistance

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 in Cape Town is seeking a Lead Metallurgical Process Engineer to head base metals processing operations. You will drive innovation, optimize plant performance, and oversee the metallurgical chain from comminution to refining, ensuring maximum yield and product quality.

The role requires a Master’s degree and 10+ years in metallurgical processing, with strong leadership, analytical skills, and experience in flotation, leaching, and simulations.

Competenze

• Master's degree in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of hands-on metallurgical experience in base metals processing.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills.

Mansioni

• Lead development, optimization, and troubleshooting of metallurgical processes for base metal extraction.
• Oversee design and implementation of new processing technologies and equipment upgrades.
• Manage and mentor a team of metallurgical engineers and technicians.
• Develop process control strategies to maximize recovery and product quality.
• Conduct process audits and performance analyses to identify improvements and cost reductions.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Data-driven

Communication

Formazione

Master's degree in Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering

Strumenti

METSIM

HSC Chemistry

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 in Cape Town is seeking a Lead Metallurgical Process Engineer to head base metals processing operations. You will drive innovation, optimize plant performance, and oversee the metallurgical chain from comminution to refining, ensuring maximum yield and product quality.

The role requires a Master’s degree and 10+ years in metallurgical processing, with strong leadership, analytical skills, and experience in flotation, leaching, and simulations.