Lead Process Engineer - Mining

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Annual bonus

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Professional development

International assignments

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Lead Process Engineer near Randburg to optimize mineral processing operations, drive innovation in design and control, and lead a team of engineers.

You will collaborate with operations and research teams to improve recovery, throughput, and product quality while guiding tech evaluations and plant upgrades. This hybrid role supports relocation and international opportunities.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Metallurgy, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant mining process engineering experience.
• Strong expertise in mineral processing technologies (hydrometallurgy & pyrometallurgy).
• Proficiency in process simulation software and data analysis tools.
• Experience with process control systems and leadership/communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, optimization and troubleshooting of mineral processing circuits.
• Develop and implement process improvements to enhance recovery and throughput.
• Conduct techno-economic evaluations for new technologies and upgrades.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to process engineering teams.
• Collaborate with operations to ensure safe, efficient plant performance.
• Manage process data analysis, reporting and documentation for CI.

Skills

Mineral processing

Hydrometallurgy

Pyrometallurgy

Process control

Data analysis

Leadership

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or Metallurgy

Tools

Aspen Plus

METSIM

HSC Chemistry

Job description

About the Role

Our client seeks a highly skilled Lead Process Engineer with extensive experience in the mining industry to join their team near Randburg. This pivotal role focuses on optimizing mineral processing operations, ensuring efficiency, maximizing recovery rates, and driving innovation in process design and control. You will lead a team of process engineers, provide technical expertise, and collaborate closely with operations and research teams to address complex challenges and implement improvements. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned engineer to shape the future of mineral processing and contribute significantly to the operational success of a major mining entity. The hybrid nature of this role allows for focused work both on-site and remotely.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, optimization, and troubleshooting of mineral processing circuits (e.g., comminution, flotation, leaching).
• Develop and implement process improvement initiatives to enhance recovery, throughput, and product quality.
• Conduct techno-economic evaluations for new process technologies and plant upgrades.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to process engineering teams.
• Collaborate with operations to ensure safe and efficient plant performance and troubleshoot operational issues.
• Manage process data analysis, reporting, and documentation for continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Metallurgy, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in process engineering within the mining sector.
• Strong expertise in mineral processing technologies, including hydrometallurgy and pyrometallurgy.
• Proficiency in process simulation software (e.g., Aspen Plus, METSIM, HSC Chemistry).
• Experience with process control systems and data analysis tools.
• Excellent problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and substantial annual bonus.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits package.
• Relocation assistance available.
• Opportunities for professional development and international assignments.
• A collaborative work environment focused on innovation and technical excellence.