Remote Mining Process Optimization Architect

Placements24; Upington; Híbrido; ZAR 1.000.000 - 1.600.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Premium medical coverage

Retirement savings plans

Generous paid time off

Online courses & webinars

Remote work culture

Home office stipend

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 seeks a Remote Process Optimization Specialist for a global mining tech leader. Role centers on data analytics and AI-driven process improvements across operations worldwide, all from a remote location.

You will collaborate with on-site engineers, develop models, and contribute to digital twins, automation, and safety-aligned optimization. Requires advanced degree and 6+ years in mining process engineering with Python/R/MATLAB skills.

Formación

• Master's or PhD in a data-intensive quantitative field such as Chemical/Metallurgical/Process Engineering.
• Minimum 6 years in process engineering, optimization, or related roles in mining or heavy industry.
• Proficient in data analysis with Python, R, MATLAB or similar.
• Experience with process simulation software (Aspen Plus, HSC Chemistry) and data viz tools (Tableau, Power BI).
• Demonstrated use of statistics, ML, and AI to solve complex industry problems.
• Excellent communication, especially for remote collaboration.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently in a remote setting.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and big data technologies is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Analyze operational data from mining processes to identify optimization opportunities.
• Develop and implement process models for simulation, forecasting, and performance improvement using analytics and AI/ML.
• Collaborate remotely with on-site engineers, geologists, and managers to implement solutions.
• Design tests for new control strategies to improve recovery, throughput and quality.
• Prepare reports and presentations on performance and recommendations.
• Stay updated on new technologies and best practices in mining optimization and automation.
• Contribute to digital twin models and analytics platforms.
• Share knowledge and train teams on optimization techniques.
• Ensure optimization aligns with safety, environmental and economic goals.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues affecting process performance.

Conocimientos

Data analytics

Python

R

MATLAB

Machine learning

AI/ML in mining

Remote collaboration

Cloud computing

Educación

Master's degree in Chemical/Metallurgical/Process Engineering

PhD in a quantitative field

Herramientas

Aspen Plus

HSC Chemistry

Tableau

Power BI

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 seeks a Remote Process Optimization Specialist for a global mining tech leader. Role centers on data analytics and AI-driven process improvements across operations worldwide, all from a remote location.

You will collaborate with on-site engineers, develop models, and contribute to digital twins, automation, and safety-aligned optimization. Requires advanced degree and 6+ years in mining process engineering with Python/R/MATLAB skills.