Senior Process Engineer

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus structure

Medical aid

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Hybrid work

Relocation assistance

Professional growth

International projects

Job summary

Placements24 in East London seeks an experienced Senior Process Engineer to design, optimize and troubleshoot mineral processing circuits, driving efficiency, recovery and product quality improvements.

The role spans from process development to operational improvements, requiring a strong background in chemical or metallurgical engineering and a proven ability to solve complex processing challenges. Hybrid work, relocation support, and international project exposure are available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in process engineering within the mining or chemical industry.
• Proficiency in process simulation software (e.g., Aspen Plus, HYSYS, METSIM).
• Strong understanding of unit operations in mineral processing (e.g., comminution, flotation, leaching).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design, commission, and optimize mineral processing plants and circuits.
• Conduct process simulations and modeling to evaluate operational changes and improvements.
• Troubleshoot operational issues, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions.
• Develop process documentation, including P&IDs, operating manuals, and PFDs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
• Stay updated on new technologies and methodologies in mineral processing.

Skills

Process simulations

Unit operations

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical/Metallurgical Eng

Tools

Aspen Plus

HYSYS

METSIM

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Process Engineer to contribute to their mineral processing operations near East London . This role focuses on designing, optimizing, and troubleshooting mineral processing circuits to enhance efficiency, recovery, and product quality. You will work on projects ranging from process development to operational improvements, collaborating closely with plant personnel and other engineering disciplines. The ideal candidate has a strong background in metallurgical or chemical engineering with a proven ability to solve complex process challenges and drive continuous improvement within a mining context.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, commission, and optimize mineral processing plants and circuits.
• Conduct process simulations and modeling to evaluate operational changes and improvements.
• Troubleshoot operational issues, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions.
• Develop process documentation, including P&IDs, operating manuals, and PFDs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
• Stay updated on new technologies and methodologies in mineral processing.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in process engineering within the mining or chemical industry.
• Proficiency in process simulation software (e.g., Aspen Plus, HYSYS, METSIM).
• Strong understanding of unit operations in mineral processing (e.g., comminution, flotation, leaching).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure.
• Comprehensive medical aid, life insurance, and retirement plan.
• Hybrid work arrangement offering flexibility.
• Opportunities for professional growth and international project involvement.
• Relocation assistance available if needed.