Senior Production Chemical Engineer

Placements24; Rustenburg; Sur place; ZAR 900 000 - 1 300 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical aid

Provident fund

Annual performance-based bonus

Relocation assistance

Professional development

Résumé du poste

Placements24 in Rustenburg, North West, is seeking a Senior Production Chemical Engineer to oversee and optimize chemical processing in mineral extraction and refining. The role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and environmental compliance in a large mining operation.

You will lead operations, mentor teams, develop SOPs, and drive process improvements, with a strong background in hydrometallurgy or pyrometallurgy and a Pr. Eng. registration preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Metallurgy.
• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience in production or operations, preferably in mining or heavy industry.
• Proven experience in optimizing chemical processes for mineral extraction and refining.
• Strong knowledge of hydrometallurgy and/or pyrometallurgy.
• Excellent understanding of process control systems and instrumentation.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management skills.
• Commitment to safety, health, and environmental best practices.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills.
• Experience with SPC is an advantage.
• Pr. Eng. registration is highly preferred.

Responsabilités

• Supervise and manage day-to-day production operations within chemical processing units.
• Monitor process performance, identify deviations, and implement corrective actions to maintain efficiency and product quality.
• Ensure adherence to safety, health, and environmental regulations and company policies.
• Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance yield, reduce costs, and minimize environmental impact.
• Develop and maintain SOPs and ensure their effective implementation.
• Train and mentor junior engineers and operators on process operations and safety protocols.
• Collaborate with maintenance and engineering teams to ensure equipment reliability and integrity.
• Conduct root cause analysis for production incidents and implement preventative measures.
• Prepare regular production reports, analyzing KPIs and suggesting strategic improvements.
• Participate in process safety management (PSM) and risk assessment activities.

Connaissances

Leadership

Team management

Process optimization

Problem-solving

Communication

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Metallurgy

Outils

Process control systems

Instrumentation

SPC (Statistical Process Control)

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client, a major mining and minerals processing company, has an immediate opening for a Senior Production Chemical Engineer in Rustenburg , North West. This role is critical for overseeing and optimizing the chemical processes involved in mineral extraction and refining. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and environmentally compliant operations within the plant. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your expertise in a challenging industrial setting, contributing directly to the output and profitability of a significant player in the resources sector. We are looking for a hands-on engineer with strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of hydrometallurgical and pyrometallurgical processes relevant to the Rustenburg area's mining activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage day-to-day production operations within chemical processing units.
• Monitor process performance, identify deviations, and implement corrective actions to maintain optimal efficiency and product quality.
• Ensure strict adherence to all safety, health, and environmental regulations and company policies.
• Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance yield, reduce costs, and minimize environmental impact.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and ensure their effective implementation.
• Train and mentor junior engineers and operators on process operations and safety protocols.
• Collaborate with maintenance and engineering teams to ensure equipment reliability and integrity.
• Conduct root cause analysis for production incidents and implement preventative measures.
• Prepare regular production reports, analyzing key performance indicators and suggesting strategic improvements.
• Actively participate in process safety management (PSM) and risk assessment activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Metallurgy.
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in a production or operations environment, preferably in mining or heavy industry.
• Proven experience in managing and optimizing chemical processes for mineral extraction and refining.
• Strong knowledge of hydrometallurgy and/or pyrometallurgy.
• Excellent understanding of process control systems and instrumentation.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management skills.
• Proficiency in process troubleshooting and problem-solving.
• Strong commitment to safety, health, and environmental best practices.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills.
• Experience with statistical process control (SPC) is an advantage.
• Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng.) registration is highly preferred.

Benefits

The company offers a competitive salary

The role is based in Rustenburg , a key economic hub in the North West province, providing good amenities and a strong community feel.

• medical aid
• a provident fund
• an annual performance-based bonus
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement are abundant within this large organization.
• Employees also benefit from potential relocation assistance if required.