Senior Hydrometallurgy Process Engineer – Optimize & Innovate

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary and bonuses

Medical and retirement plans

Paid time off

Professional development including培训 &

Potential for international assignment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Process Engineer specializing in hydrometallurgy for our facility near Mahikeng, North West. You will design, optimize, and support hydrometallurgical circuits to improve recovery and efficiency while ensuring environmental compliance.

The role requires a strong background in leaching, SX, EW, and related kinetics/thermodynamics, with hands-on problem solving and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Metallurgy.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in process engineering with hydrometallurgy focus.
• Experience with leaching, ion exchange, SX and EW.
• Solid knowledge of kinetics, thermodynamics and solution chemistry.
• Experience with process simulation software is desirable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with team collaboration.
• Knowledge of safety protocols in mining and chemical processing.

Responsibilities

• Optimize hydrometallurgical processes to maximize metal recovery and minimize costs.
• Troubleshoot leaching, SX, and EW circuits; identify root causes and implement solutions.
• Conduct pilot plant studies and laboratory work to evaluate new technologies.
• Develop and update PFDs, P&IDs and operating procedures.
• Ensure safety, health and environmental compliance within mining/chemical processing.
• Collaborate with metallurgists, geologists and operations teams to hit targets.
• Assist in design and commissioning of new equipment and plant modifications.
• Perform mass and energy balances for process units.
• Mentor junior engineers and support plant operators.

Skills

Hydrometallurgy

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Metallurgy

6+ years experience in process engineering

Tools

Process simulation software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Process Engineer specializing in hydrometallurgy for our facility near Mahikeng, North West. You will design, optimize, and support hydrometallurgical circuits to improve recovery and efficiency while ensuring environmental compliance.

The role requires a strong background in leaching, SX, EW, and related kinetics/thermodynamics, with hands-on problem solving and collaboration across teams.