Senior Process Engineer – Mineral Processing & Optimization

Placements24; Pretoria; Remote; ZAR 950,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Relocation & housing support

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative working environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to optimize and troubleshoot mineral extraction and refinement processes, ensuring safety, environmental compliance, and operational efficiency at the Durban site.

You will mentor junior engineers, work with site teams, and implement process modifications to improve yield, reduce energy use, and minimize waste in a demanding heavy industry environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in process engineering within mining or heavy industry.
• Experience with process simulation, modeling and optimization techniques.
• Strong knowledge of thermodynamics, chemical reactions and fluid dynamics in mineral processing.
• Excellent problem-solving and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze plant data to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for performance improvements.
• Develop and implement process modifications to enhance yield, reduce energy use, and minimize waste.
• Troubleshoot operational issues, perform root cause analyses, and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure all processes comply with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to schedule shutdowns and upgrades.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance to plant operators.

Skills

Process simulation

Modeling

Optimization

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field

Tools

Simulation software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to optimize and troubleshoot mineral extraction and refinement processes, ensuring safety, environmental compliance, and operational efficiency at the Durban site.

You will mentor junior engineers, work with site teams, and implement process modifications to improve yield, reduce energy use, and minimize waste in a demanding heavy industry environment.