Senior Biometallurgy Engineer: Bioleaching & Waste Recovery

Mintek Pty Ltd.; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Mintek has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Engineer in the Bioprocessing Group within the Biometallurgy Division. The role focuses on bioleaching of precious and base metal resources and the treatment of mine effluents and solid wastes, providing engineering inputs and conducting related research.

The candidate will formulate research questions, design experiments, identify problems, and implement solutions, playing a leading role as chief investigator across projects.

Qualifications

• Min: MEng or MSc(Eng), preceded by BSc(Eng) or BEng.
• At least 3–5 years vocational experience following first graduation, in Biometallurgy, processing of minerals or knowledge-based organisations.
• Exposure to, and an understanding of bioprocesses, especially bioleaching.
• Exposure to and an understanding of mine water and waste challenges, treatment and value recovery.

Responsibilities

• Establish specifications, improve workflows, and introduce operating procedures at project level.
• Prepare proposals under direct/limited supervision to Client satisfaction; design, operate and oversee discipline-specific experimental work and ensure QC.
• Plan and manage projects to ensure efficient use of time, equipment and facilities, including coordinating with others.
• Perform routine scientific and engineering research as principal investigator on projects; contribute to IP development.
• As Principal Investigator, assess and manage risks at a project level; may be responsible for equipment/facilities.

Skills

Bioprocess knowledge

Bioleaching

Mine water treatment

Education

BSc(Eng) or BEng

MEng or MSc(Eng)

Job description

Mintek has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Engineer in the Bioprocessing Group within the Biometallurgy Division. The role focuses on bioleaching of precious and base metal resources and the treatment of mine effluents and solid wastes, providing engineering inputs and conducting related research.

The candidate will formulate research questions, design experiments, identify problems, and implement solutions, playing a leading role as chief investigator across projects.