Senior Mineral Processing Engineer (Hybrid, Growth)

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to join the technical team in East London, Eastern Cape. You will optimize mineral processing operations, develop models using MetSIM/HSC Chemistry/JKSimMet, and mentor junior engineers while ensuring safety and environmental compliance.

The role blends office-based analysis with on-site work in a hybrid setup, requiring strong analytical skills, data interpretation, and collaboration with operations and maintenance teams to improve recovery and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering or Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in mineral processing operations or design.
• Proficiency in process simulation software relevant to mineral processing.
• Strong understanding of comminution, flotation, gravity separation, and hydrometallurgical processes.
• Experience in data analysis and interpretation of plant operational data.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment with site visits.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and optimize mineral processing plant operations to enhance recovery, throughput, and product quality.
• Develop and utilize process simulation models (e.g., MetSIM, HSC Chemistry, JKSimMet) to evaluate changes.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and provide technical solutions to maintain plant performance.
• Conduct plant audits and performance assessments.
• Design and scope process modifications and equipment upgrades.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to implement improvements.
• Prepare technical reports, process descriptions, and operating manuals.
• Mentor junior process engineers and share knowledge.
• Stay current with advancements in mineral processing technologies.
• Ensure process designs comply with safety and environmental regulations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data analysis

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering or Chemical Engineering

Tools

MetSIM

HSC Chemistry

JKSimMet

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to join the technical team in East London, Eastern Cape. You will optimize mineral processing operations, develop models using MetSIM/HSC Chemistry/JKSimMet, and mentor junior engineers while ensuring safety and environmental compliance.

The role blends office-based analysis with on-site work in a hybrid setup, requiring strong analytical skills, data interpretation, and collaboration with operations and maintenance teams to improve recovery and