Senior Metallurgy Leader, Mineral Processing & Innovation

Placements24; Gauteng; Presencial; ZAR 1.200.000 - 1.900.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Life insurance

Descripción de la vacante

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.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Hydrometallurgy expertise

Process optimization

Troubleshooting

Educación

BSc or BEng in Chemical Engineering or Metallurgical Engineering

Herramientas

METSIM

HSC Chemistry

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client, a leading entity in the mineral processing industry, is seeking a highly specialized Mineral Processing Engineer with a focus on hydrometallurgy to join their operations in Centurion, Gauteng. This role is vital for optimizing and troubleshooting complex hydrometallurgical circuits, ensuring efficient extraction and recovery of valuable metals.

• 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.

Requirements

• BSc or BEng in Chemical Engineering or Metallurgical Engineering.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in mineral processing, with a strong specialization in hydrometallurgy.
• Proven experience with leaching, SX, EW, precipitation, and other relevant hydrometallurgical unit processes.
• Proficiency in process simulation software (e.g., METSIM, HSC Chemistry) is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive medical aid, retirement fund, and life insurance benefits.