Process/Specialty Engineer

Fluor Corporation; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 798,000 - 1,482,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Fluor in Johannesburg, South Africa, is seeking a Senior Process Engineer with extensive experience in concentrator and mineral processing plant design. You will contribute to process design, safety reviews, and project turnover packages across multiple project phases.

The role requires a four-year engineering degree and at least eight years of relevant experience. Travel to project sites may be required. Fluor offers a comprehensive benefits package and competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Accredited four-year degree in process, metallurgical, or chemical engineering.
• Minimum of 8 years' experience designing concentrators and mineral processing plants.
• Commissioning/operational experience is beneficial.
• Excellent communication with diverse audiences.
• Job-related technical knowledge to complete the job.

Responsibilities

• Prepare process design specifications including PDC, mass balance, PFD, and P&ID.
• Develop equipment lists and control philosophy.
• Support plant safety reviews (HAZOP) and SIL assignment.
• Participate in bid evaluations and vendor data checks.
• Assist with turnover packages and project planning.
• Organize multiple tasks, set priorities, and meet deadlines.

Skills

Process design

Mineral processing

HAZOP participation

Bid evaluation support

Communication

Education

Process engineering degree

Professional registration

Job description

At Fluor, we are proud to design and build projects and careers. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in our employees, and helps us develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you’re invited to apply for this role.

Fluor is a leading government contractor with a proven track record of delivering high‑value technical solutions around the world to U.S. government agencies such as the DOE, NNSA, the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community.

Job Description

• Design experience in one or more of the following: copper, gold, PGM & chrome, or base metals processing, specifically concentrator plants
• Experience in the design and management of test work programmes to support confirmation of design parameters during the various project phases
• Typical duties & responsibilities:
• Prepare process design specifications containing all components necessary to satisfy contract requirements: interpretation of test work reports to generate and confirm the process design criteria (PDC), process description, process design basis, configuration and other studies, mass balance, process flow diagrams (PFD), piping & instrumentation diagrams (P&ID), process equipment specifications, process equipment lists, process line~, valve~ and instrument lists, control philosophy and functional specification
• Participate in plot plan review and Hazard and Operability (HAZOP) reviews in regard to plant safety/operability/Safety Integrity Level (SIL) assignment
• Participate in bid evaluations for equipment and check vendor data for equipment when received
• Assist with development of turnover packages
• Analyse and make independent recommendations regarding solutions to problems with varying complexity in accordance with organization and/or project objectives and guidelines
• Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner, set priorities, and meet deadlines
• Plan and organize own work assignments, as well as carry out tasks from management staff
• Maintain compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, and global standards
• Adhere to and support Fluor's Health, Safety & Environmental and Sustainability Policies
• May need to travel to attend to business related matters

Basic Job Requirements

• Accredited four (4) year degree (process engineering, metallurgical engineering, or chemical engineering degree)
• A minimum of 8 years' experience in design of concentrators and mineral processing plants
• Commissioning and /or operational experience in addition to design experience will be beneficial
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors
• Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job

Preferred Qualifications

• Process Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or Chemical Engineering degree
• ECSA professional registration or registration in the applicable field will be beneficial

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.

Benefits Statement: Fluor is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote employee health, wellness, and financial security. Our offerings include medical, dental and vision plans, EAP, disability coverage, life insurance, AD&D, voluntary benefit plans, 401(k) with a company match, paid time off (personal, bereavement, sick, holidays) for salaried employees, paid sick leave per state requirement for craft employees, parental leave, and training and development courses.

Market Rate Statement: The market rate for the role is typically at the mid-point of the salary range; however, variations in final salary are determined by additional factors such as the candidate's qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

Notice to Candidates: Background checks are carried out as part of any conditional offer made, including (but not limited to & role dependent) education, professional registration, employment, references, passport verifications and Global Watchlist screening.

To be Considered Candidates: Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located.

Salary Range: R798,000.00 - R1,482,000.00