Senior Chemical Engineer - Mineral Processing

Placements24; Rustenburg; Vor Ort; ZAR 600.000 - 1.200.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary package

Medical and dental coverage

Retirement fund and bonuses

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 in Rustenburg, North West, is seeking a skilled Chemical Engineer to lead development, optimization, and troubleshooting of hydrometallurgical and pyrometallurgical processes. The role focuses on improving efficiency, reducing costs, and ensuring environmental compliance in a challenging mining environment.

You will work with metallurgists, plant operators, and other engineers to deliver robust process solutions and drive operational excellence.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering or Metallurgical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in mineral processing or chemical operations in mining.
• Knowledge of hydrometallurgical and/or pyrometallurgical processes.
• Experience with METSIM or HSC Chemistry for process simulation.
• Strong safety, environmental management, and reporting skills.

Aufgaben

• Design, implement, and manage chemical processes for mineral concentration, extraction, and refining.
• Optimize existing processes to improve recovery rates, reduce reagent consumption, and minimize waste generation.
• Conduct laboratory and pilot plant studies to evaluate new process technologies and modifications.
• Troubleshoot process upsets and implement effective solutions to maintain operational stability.
• Perform process simulations and modeling to predict performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Ensure adherence to safety, health, and environmental regulations applicable to mining and chemical operations.
• Develop and maintain PFDs, P&IDs, and SOPs.
• Collaborate with R&D on new processing methods and technologies.
• Analyze operational data and prepare technical reports on performance and environmental impact.
• Provide technical support and training to plant personnel.

Kenntnisse

Chemical engineering

Mineral processing

Process simulation

Safety & environmental awareness

Analytical thinking

Technical report writing

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering

Tools

METSIM

HSC Chemistry

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 in Rustenburg, North West, is seeking a skilled Chemical Engineer to lead development, optimization, and troubleshooting of hydrometallurgical and pyrometallurgical processes. The role focuses on improving efficiency, reducing costs, and ensuring environmental compliance in a challenging mining environment.

You will work with metallurgists, plant operators, and other engineers to deliver robust process solutions and drive operational excellence.