Senior Metallurgical Process Engineer: Lead & Optimize

Rhi; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Johannesburg is seeking a skilled metallurgical engineer to lead and assist in the design and preparation of specifications for metallurgical process plants. The successful candidate will have a strong technical understanding of extractive metallurgy and will manage project cost estimates to evaluate feasibility. Responsibilities include advising operations for optimization, ensuring deliverables meet client expectations, and contributing to project documentation. A bachelor's degree in Chemical or Metallurgical engineering and ECSA registration are required.

Qualifications

• In-depth technical knowledge of process plant design and operation.
• Ability to manage own activities on or ahead of schedule and budget.
• Ability to prepare and deliver reports and proposals.

Responsibilities

• Lead/design metallurgical process plants.
• Advise on process optimization.
• Ensure timely deliverables within budget.

Skills

Technical understanding in extractive metallurgy

Project management

Effective communication

Knowledge of process plant design and operation

Education

Bachelor of Chemical / Process / Metallurgy or B Tech

Professional Registration with ECSA

Job description

A leading engineering firm in Johannesburg is seeking a skilled metallurgical engineer to lead and assist in the design and preparation of specifications for metallurgical process plants. The successful candidate will have a strong technical understanding of extractive metallurgy and will manage project cost estimates to evaluate feasibility. Responsibilities include advising operations for optimization, ensuring deliverables meet client expectations, and contributing to project documentation. A bachelor's degree in Chemical or Metallurgical engineering and ECSA registration are required.