Senior Process Engineer - Mineral Processing

Placements24; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Mossel Bay is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to optimize mineral processing operations, improve throughput, and enhance product quality. You will collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to troubleshoot issues and implement innovative processing solutions.

The role offers exposure to cutting-edge techniques and capital projects, with a safety‑focused environment and opportunities for professional development and relocation support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Metallurgical Engineering.
• 7+ years of experience in process engineering within mining or mineral processing.
• Strong understanding of mineral processing techniques (comminution, flotation, leaching).

Responsibilities

• Analyze plant data to identify bottlenecks and process improvements.
• Develop and implement optimization initiatives to improve recovery and reduce costs.
• Conduct trials for reagents, equipment, or process configurations.
• Provide technical support to plant operators and maintenance personnel.
• Prepare feasibility studies and capital expenditure proposals.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Mentor junior engineers and technical staff.

Skills

Process optimization

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical/Metallurgical Engineering

Tools

METSIM

HSC Chemistry

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Process Engineer to contribute to their dynamic mineral processing operations in Mossel Bay. This role is integral to optimizing plant performance, ensuring efficient resource utilization, and implementing innovative processing solutions. You will work closely with operations and maintenance teams to troubleshoot issues, improve throughput, and enhance product quality. This position offers the chance to make a significant impact on plant efficiency and profitability within a forward‑thinking company dedicated to operational excellence and sustainable practices in the mining industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze plant operational data to identify bottlenecks and areas for process improvement.
• Develop and implement process optimization initiatives to enhance recovery, reduce costs, and improve product quality.
• Conduct trials for new reagents, equipment, or process configurations.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting expertise to plant operators and maintenance personnel.
• Prepare detailed process reports, feasibility studies, and capital expenditure proposals.
• Ensure all process operations comply with safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Mentor junior engineers and technical staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or a related field.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in process engineering within the mining or mineral processing sector.
• Strong understanding of various mineral processing techniques (e.g., comminution, flotation, leaching).
• Proficiency in process simulation software (e.g., METSIM, HSC Chemistry) and data analysis tools.
• Excellent problem‑solving abilities and a hands‑on approach to engineering challenges.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with diverse teams.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance‑based incentives.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Relocation assistance provided for successful candidates.
• Continuous professional development and training opportunities.
• A collaborative and safety‑focused work environment.