Senior Hydromet Process Engineer – Lead Optimization

Placements24

Mbombela (Nelspruit)

On-site

ZAR 1,100,000 - 1,900,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Senior Process Engineer specialized in hydrometallurgy for our mining client near Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, South Africa. You will optimize existing hydrometallurgical processes, develop new routes, and ensure safe, efficient production of valuable metals.

The ideal candidate has a Master's or PhD in Chemical or Metallurgical Engineering, 7+ years in process engineering with hydrometallurgy, and hands-on experience with leaching, SX, IX, precipitation, and EEE.

Qualifications

Master's or PhD in Chemical or Metallurgical Engineering.
7+ years of process engineering experience in mining or metals.
Strong hydrometallurgy knowledge: leaching, SX, IX, precipitation.

Responsibilities

Optimize and troubleshoot hydrometallurgical processes to improve yield and reduce costs.
Lead process development, including lab tests, pilot plant trials and scale-up.
Design, specify and commission new process equipment and systems.
Model and simulate processes to predict performance and improvements.
Develop process control strategies for stable, efficient operations.
Perform metallurgical accounting and analyze process data.
Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
Provide technical support to operators and maintenance staff.
Prepare detailed reports, feasibility studies, and manuals.
Stay current with advancements in hydrometallurgy and mineral processing.