Senior Hydrometallurgy Engineer - Process Optimization

Placements24; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Life insurance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly specialized Mineral Processing Engineer focused on hydrometallurgy to join operations in Centurion, Gauteng. The role centers on optimizing hydrometallurgical circuits to maximize metal recovery and efficiency.

The candidate will design, operate, and troubleshoot processes such as leaching, SX, and EW, conduct pilot and bench trials, and implement cost-saving corrective actions based on detailed process data.

Qualifications

• BSc or BEng in Chemical Engineering or Metallurgical Engineering.
• 8+ years in mineral processing with strong hydrometallurgy specialization.
• Experience with leaching, SX, EW, precipitation, and other hydrometallurgical unit processes.
• Proficiency in process simulation software (METSIM, HSC Chemistry) is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design, operate, and optimize hydrometallurgical processes (e.g., leaching, solvent extraction, electrowinning).
• Conduct pilot plant trials and bench-scale testing to evaluate new technologies and process improvements.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and implement corrective actions to maximize recovery and minimize costs.

Skills

Hydrometallurgy expertise

Process optimization

Troubleshooting

Education

BSc or BEng in Chemical Engineering or Metallurgical Engineering

Tools

METSIM

HSC Chemistry

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly specialized Mineral Processing Engineer focused on hydrometallurgy to join operations in Centurion, Gauteng. The role centers on optimizing hydrometallurgical circuits to maximize metal recovery and efficiency.

The candidate will design, operate, and troubleshoot processes such as leaching, SX, and EW, conduct pilot and bench trials, and implement cost-saving corrective actions based on detailed process data.