Lead Smelting Process Engineer | Pyrometallurgy Expert

Placements24; Vereeniging; Presencial; ZAR 1.800.000 - 3.000.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Pension fund

Relocation assistance

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 seeks a Lead Process Engineer to manage and optimize smelting operations in Vereeniging, Gauteng. This senior role drives safety, environmental compliance and productivity through advanced pyrometallurgy and process control expertise.

The successful candidate will lead a technical team, implement debottlenecking projects, and stay ahead of industry innovations to maintain competitive advantage.

Formación

• Master's degree in Chemical or Metallurgical Engineering.
• 8–10 years in process engineering, with emphasis on smelting operations.
• Expertise in pyrometallurgy, furnace operations, and gas handling.
• Proven experience in process optimization, debottlenecking, and continuous improvement.
• Proficiency with process simulation software and data analysis techniques.
• Strong understanding of process control systems and instrumentation.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee and optimize all smelting plant processes for yield, efficiency and energy use.
• Lead the technical team in troubleshooting operational issues and implementing solutions.
• Develop and execute process improvement projects and evaluate new technologies.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and safety standards.
• Conduct process audits and report findings to senior management.
• Collaborate with maintenance and operations to ensure equipment reliability.
• Manage process data acquisition and analysis using statistical methods and simulations.
• Provide mentorship to junior engineers and operators.
• Develop and maintain SOPs and process documentation.
• Stay updated on industry best practices and technological advances in smelting.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Problem solving

Educación

Master's degree in Chemical/Metallurgical Engineering

Herramientas

Process simulation software

Advanced data analysis

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 seeks a Lead Process Engineer to manage and optimize smelting operations in Vereeniging, Gauteng. This senior role drives safety, environmental compliance and productivity through advanced pyrometallurgy and process control expertise.

The successful candidate will lead a technical team, implement debottlenecking projects, and stay ahead of industry innovations to maintain competitive advantage.