Senior Furnace Control & Process Optimization Engineer

Mintek Pty Ltd.; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 850,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Mintek Pty Ltd. in Randburg invites applications for a Senior Engineer: Process Control Implementation to lead advanced furnace control projects and to contribute to future furnace control research directions.

You will execute installations locally and internationally, supervise R&D aligned with the divisional programme, train clients to a nationally competitive level, and ensure projects meet time and budget targets while maintaining QES standards.

Qualifications

• Must have MSc or MEng in Electrical or Electronics.
• PhD is an added advantage.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in the minerals/minerals-related industry.
• Experience in control and/or operation of submerged-arc furnaces.
• Willingness to travel locally and internationally with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Execute furnace control installations locally and internationally.
• Lead R&D projects aligned with the divisional research programme.
• Main client contact for project administration and technical aspects.
• Provide clients with advanced training at a nationally-competitive level of technical expertise.
• Contribute technically to marketing presentations.
• Ascertain needs of clients to contribute to annual R&D planning and strategy.
• Ensure projects are executed on time and within budget.
• Adhere to QES procedures and maximise technical efficiency.
• Mentor junior staff and participate in team debates and technical decisions.
• Produce professional reports and papers for local and international conferences.
• Stay up-to-date with technology and business developments relevant to the division.

Skills

Furnace control

Technology evaluation

Flowsheet development

Modelling & simulation

Education

MSc or MEng in Electrical or Electronics

PhD (advantage)

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C

C#

Job description

Mintek Pty Ltd. in Randburg invites applications for a Senior Engineer: Process Control Implementation to lead advanced furnace control projects and to contribute to future furnace control research directions.

You will execute installations locally and internationally, supervise R&D aligned with the divisional programme, train clients to a nationally competitive level, and ensure projects meet time and budget targets while maintaining QES standards.