Remote Principal Process Engineer

Placements24; Randburg; Ibrido; ZAR 2.994.000 - 4.657.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Fully remote role

Competitive salary with annual bonus

Medical coverage and retirement fund

Professional development opportunities

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 seeks a Principal Process Engineer to lead and optimize mineral processing plants globally from a fully remote team. You will guide design, optimization, troubleshooting, and technology integration to improve efficiency, recoveries, and cost performance.

Responsibilities include developing PFDs and P&IDs, running simulations with Metso Outotec HSC, JKSimFloat, and Aspen Plus, mentoring engineers, and managing capital projects from conception to commissioning.

Competenze

• Master's or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or closely related field.
• 15+ years of progressive mineral process engineering experience with focus on design and optimization.
• Experience with mineral processing unit operations (crushing, grinding, flotation, CIL, solvent extraction).
• Advanced process simulation and modeling software proficiency.

Mansioni

• Lead conceptual design and detailed engineering of mineral processing plants and circuits.
• Optimize existing plants to improve performance, reduce costs, and enhance sustainability.
• Conduct process simulations and modeling with industry tools.
• Troubleshoot complex operational issues and develop effective solutions.
• Develop PFDs, P&IDs, and equipment specifications.
• Provide technical guidance and mentor a global team of engineers.
• Collaborate with R&D to evaluate new technologies.
• Prepare technical reports, feasibility studies, and project proposals.
• Ensure designs comply with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Manage process engineering aspects of capital projects from inception to commissioning.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Remote collaboration

Analytical thinking

Technical report writing

Formazione

Master's or PhD in Chemical/Metallurgical Engineering

Strumenti

Metso Outotec HSC

JKSimFloat

Aspen Plus

Descrizione del lavoro

About the Role

Our client, a global leader in mineral processing technology, is seeking an experienced and innovative Principal Process Engineer to join our dynamic, fully remote team. This senior role is critical in driving the design, optimization, and troubleshooting of complex mineral processing plants worldwide. You will leverage your extensive expertise in areas such as comminution, flotation, leaching, and separation technologies to develop cutting-edge solutions that enhance efficiency, increase recovery rates, and reduce operational costs. The Principal Process Engineer will provide technical leadership, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams across different time zones. This is an exceptional opportunity to make a significant impact on global mining operations from a remote setting, contributing to sustainable and efficient resource extraction.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the conceptual design and detailed engineering of mineral processing plants and circuits.
• Optimize existing process plants to improve performance, reduce costs, and enhance sustainability.
• Conduct process simulations and modeling using industry-standard software (e.g., Metso Outotec HSC, JKSimFloat, Aspen Plus).
• Troubleshoot complex operational issues and develop effective solutions.
• Develop process flow diagrams (PFDs), piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), and equipment specifications.
• Provide expert technical guidance and mentorship to a global team of process engineers.
• Collaborate with research and development teams to evaluate and integrate new technologies.
• Prepare and present comprehensive technical reports, feasibility studies, and project proposals.
• Ensure process designs comply with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Manage process engineering aspects of capital projects from inception to commissioning.

Requirements

• A Master's degree or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or a closely related field.
• A minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in mineral process engineering, with a significant focus on design and optimization.
• Demonstrated expertise in a wide range of mineral processing unit operations (e.g., crushing, grinding, flotation, CIL, solvent extraction).
• Advanced proficiency in process simulation and modeling software.
• Strong understanding of mineralogy, thermodynamics, and chemical kinetics relevant to mineral processing.
• Proven ability to lead complex engineering projects and manage diverse technical teams remotely.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with experience in technical report writing and presentations.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a global, remote team environment.
• Professional Engineer (PE) or equivalent registration is highly desirable.

Benefits

• This fully remote position offers a highly competitive salary, a substantial annual bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package including excellent medical coverage and a robust retirement fund.
• Our client provides extensive opportunities for professional development, including access to advanced training programs, conferences, and continuous learning resources.
• We foster a collaborative and innovative remote work culture, supported by state-of-the-art digital collaboration tools.
• This role offers the unique advantage of contributing to major global projects without the need for relocation, promoting a flexible and balanced lifestyle.