Metallurgical Process Engineer - Lab & Field Trials

Eriez; Boksburg; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Eriez in South Africa is seeking a Metallurgical Process Technician to conduct test work and related activities aimed at developing, selling and supporting Eriez technology across Africa.

You will plan in-house and on-site metallurgical test programs, assist in flotation equipment installations, and prepare technical and commercial reports while ensuring safe working practices and effective collaboration with engineers.

Qualifications

• Diploma/degree in process, chemical or metallurgical engineering is required or advantageous.
• B-Tech degree or related is advantageous.
• Minimum 3 years related experience.
• Experience in laboratory and pilot test campaigns.
• Experience in industrial metallurgical plants (mineral processing) preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office and travel willingness locally and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute in-house and on-site metallurgical test work programs at laboratory and pilot scales, including data analysis and reporting.
• Participate in the installation, commissioning, operation and optimisation of flotation equipment at customer sites.
• Prepare samples for chemical analysis and record relevant data.
• Document process events and prepare technical and commercial proposals for test programs.
• Ensure a safe work environment and adherence to SOPs and Safe Work Practices.
• Assist Engineers in project management from cradle-to-grave including proposal development and final reports.
• Support customers to operate, troubleshoot and optimise Eriez technology on-site.
• Assist with technical problem solving and innovative solutions; contribute to sales calls and customer presentations.
• Prepare operating and maintenance manuals and training materials.
• Evaluate prototype and full-scale equipment at external labs and client sites; validate flow sheets and treatment techniques.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Self-motivated

Solutions focussed

Excellent verbal and written comms

Attention to detail

Diligent

Independent and team work

Results and deadline driven

Time management

Resilience under pressure

Education

National Diploma Process/Chemical/Metallurgical Engineering

B-Tech degree or related (advantageous)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Eriez in South Africa is seeking a Metallurgical Process Technician to conduct test work and related activities aimed at developing, selling and supporting Eriez technology across Africa.

You will plan in-house and on-site metallurgical test programs, assist in flotation equipment installations, and prepare technical and commercial reports while ensuring safe working practices and effective collaboration with engineers.