Remote Senior Metallurgical Process Engineer Global Impact

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first culture

Health benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Process Engineer to join a global, remote workforce. You will design and optimize metallurgical processes for mineral plants, leveraging expertise in hydrometallurgy and pyrometallurgy to improve recovery and efficiency.

The role involves leading simulations, evaluating new technologies, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams worldwide, including safety and regulatory considerations.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in process engineering within the mining/metals industry.
• Extensive experience with mineral processing techniques (flotation, leaching, smelting, refining).
• Proficiency in metallurgical process simulation and modeling software.
• Strong understanding of chemical principles and reaction kinetics relevant to mineral processing.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to manage projects and work effectively in a remote team setting.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for clear and concise technical reporting.

Responsibilities

• Design, model, and optimize metallurgical processes for various mineral commodities.
• Conduct process simulations and feasibility studies using industry-standard software.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and develop solutions to improve plant performance.
• Evaluate new technologies and equipment for potential implementation.
• Prepare detailed process design documents, PFDs, P&IDs, and equipment specifications.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including metallurgists, chemists, and engineers, in a remote environment.
• Provide technical support and guidance to plant operations teams globally.
• Develop and implement process control strategies to ensure consistent product quality.
• Ensure all process designs comply with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of metallurgical processes and operational best practices.

Skills

Mineral processing

Hydrometallurgy

Pyrometallurgy

Process simulation

Modeling software

Analytical skills

Remote teamwork

Communication skills

Process optimization

Project management

Education

Master's/PhD in Metallurgical Engineering or Chemical Engineering

Professional Engineer (Pr.Eng) advantageous

Tools

Metso Outotec HSC Chemistry

JKSimMet

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Process Engineer to join a global, remote workforce. You will design and optimize metallurgical processes for mineral plants, leveraging expertise in hydrometallurgy and pyrometallurgy to improve recovery and efficiency.

The role involves leading simulations, evaluating new technologies, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams worldwide, including safety and regulatory considerations.