Senior Engineer - MPD

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

Job summary

Mintek invites applications for a Senior Engineer in the Mineral Processing Division in Randburg to lead, execute and manage commercial projects, and contribute to scholarly journals and conferences.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience in physical separation studies, an MSc (Eng) in Chemical or Metallurgical engineering (PhD advantageous), professional registration, and a willingness to travel locally and internationally to collaborate with researchers and clients.

Qualifications

• MSc (Eng) in Chemical/Metallurgical engineering is required.
• PhD will be an advantage.
• Professional registration and voluntary association membership will be an advantage.
• 5 years' experience in physical separation studies/projects is a necessity.
• Experience in research and development of physical separation projects is required.
• Willingness to study, grow and be an expert in the field.
• Team player with a passion for minerals processing and variation in tasks.
• Affinity for planning and conducting new and innovative projects.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, conduct and co-ordinate research projects.
• Execute metallurgical test work.
• Interact with stakeholders at a technical level (researchers and clients).
• Manage and control finances of research and commercial projects.
• Undertake and co-ordinate test work and communicate results to stakeholders.
• Supervise and co-ordinate activities of staff to deliver high-quality service at full cost recovery.
• Provide technical and practical guidance in execution of experiments.

Education

MSc (Eng) in Chemical/Metallurgical engineering

PhD advantage

Professional registration and association membership advantage

Job description

Industry: Scientific, Research & Development

Job category: Other: Mining

Location: Randburg

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

Introduction

Mintek has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Engineer. The Mineral Processing Division is seeking for an incumbent who will be responsible for executing and managing commercial projects, writing journal and conference papers.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

• Design, plan, conduct and co-ordinate research projects.
• Execute metallurgical test work.
• Interact with stakeholders (researchers and clients) at a technical level.
• Manage and control finances of the research and commercial projects.
• Undertake and co-ordinate test work and communicate results to relevant stakeholders (government (e.g. MTEF), researchers (e.g. EU) and clients that are funding the project work.
• Supervise and co-ordinate the activities of subordinate staff, to ensure that service of a high standard is rendered to clients, at full cost recovery.
• Provide technical and practical guidance in the execution of experiments.

JOB KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

• 5 years' experience in physical separation studies/projects is a necessity.
• Experience in research and development of physical separation projects is a requirement.
• Willingness to study, grow and be an expert in the field.
• Team player who enjoys variation in tasks and has a passion for minerals processing.
• An affinity for planning and conducting new and innovative projects is essential.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess an MSc (Eng) degree in Chemical/Metallurgical engineering. PhD will be an advantage.
• Professional registration and voluntary association membership will be an advantage.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to cope in a stressful and demanding environment.
• Willing to travel locally and internationally

JOB KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

• 5 years' experience in physical separation studies/projects is a necessity.
• Experience in research and development of physical separation projects is a requirement.
• Willingness to study, grow and be an expert in the field.
• Team player who enjoys variation in tasks and has a passion for minerals processing.
• An affinity for planning and conducting new and innovative projects is essential.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess an MSc (Eng) degree in Chemical/Metallurgical engineering. PhD will be an advantage.
• Professional registration and voluntary association membership will be an advantage.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to cope in a stressful and demanding environment.
• Willing to travel locally and internationally.