Senior Process Engineer: Mining Chemicals & Scale-Up

Placements24; Rustenburg; Vor Ort; ZAR 1.000.000 - 1.500.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Performance bonuses

Medical coverage

Retirement savings plan

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Process Engineer for its Rustenburg facility to develop, optimize, and scale up chemical processes used in mineral extraction and processing. The role requires a strong chemical engineering background, hands-on process design and troubleshooting, and a keen understanding of mining chemicals, with focus on safety, efficiency and environmental responsibility.

You will work with cross‑functional teams to deliver safe, reliable production and contribute to continuous

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering required.
• Minimum 7 years in chemical process engineering, with mining or specialty chemicals.
• Experience with PFDs/P&IDs and equipment specification.
• Proficient in process simulation software (Aspen HYSYS, Chemcad).
• Familiar with PSM and process safety.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving, with good communication.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Aufgaben

• Design, develop, and optimize chemical processes for flotation reagents and mining chemicals.
• Conduct process simulations, mass and energy balances, equipment sizing.
• Oversee pilot plant operations and scale-up to production.
• Troubleshoot issues, identify root causes, implement corrective actions.
• Develop process improvements to reduce costs and waste, enhance safety.
• Collaborate with R&D on new product development and validation.
• Ensure compliance with EHS regulations.
• Prepare technical reports and process documentation.
• Provide technical support to production and other departments.

Kenntnisse

Process design

PFDs/P&IDs

Equipment spec

Process simulation

PSM principles

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Mining industry

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen HYSYS

Chemcad

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Process Engineer for its Rustenburg facility to develop, optimize, and scale up chemical processes used in mineral extraction and processing. The role requires a strong chemical engineering background, hands-on process design and troubleshooting, and a keen understanding of mining chemicals, with focus on safety, efficiency and environmental responsibility.

You will work with cross‑functional teams to deliver safe, reliable production and contribute to continuous