Senior Process Engineer, Randburg Mineral Processing

Placements24; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical coverage

Provident fund

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to join its mining-sector technical team in Randburg, Gauteng. The role focuses on optimizing metallurgical processes, improving recovery, and driving efficiency in mineral processing plants.

You will lead process design, pilot trials, and scale-up studies, using METSIM and HSC Chemistry for process modeling while mentoring junior engineers and ensuring SHEQ compliance in a challenging on-site environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical or Metallurgical Engineering.
• Minimum 7 years of process engineering experience in mining/mineral processing.
• Proficiency in process simulation and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Optimize existing metallurgical processes to enhance recovery rates, reduce costs, and improve product quality.
• Develop and implement new process designs and modifications for mineral processing plants.
• Conduct pilot plant trials and scale-up studies for new technologies and processes.
• Utilize process simulation software (e.g., METSIM, HSC Chemistry) to model and analyze plant performance.
• Troubleshoot operational problems, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and technical reports.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and geology teams to ensure seamless plant operation.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior process engineers.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Stay abreast of technological advancements and industry best practices in mineral processing.

Skills

Mineral processing

Chemical engineering

Process simulation

METSIM

HSC Chemistry

Process optimization

Root cause analysis

Project management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Chemical/Metallurgical Engineering

Tools

METSIM

HSC Chemistry

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to join its mining-sector technical team in Randburg, Gauteng. The role focuses on optimizing metallurgical processes, improving recovery, and driving efficiency in mineral processing plants.

You will lead process design, pilot trials, and scale-up studies, using METSIM and HSC Chemistry for process modeling while mentoring junior engineers and ensuring SHEQ compliance in a challenging on-site environment.