Mineral Processing Engineer

• Perform process engineering tasks on Minerals Processing projects, in a variety of commodities. When requested, act as Lead Process Engineer on projects or studies.
• Operate with full competence and independence in the execution of all design calculations, design criteria, in the compilation and execution of equipment lists and calculations. Develop new criteria/calculations where required, maintaining high levels of accuracy. Provide frequent training, guidance and supervision to junior colleagues.
• Actively engage with clients to understand project requirements
• Grow the organization client base
• Participate in the preparation of proposals and other business development initiatives

• Perform, oversee and mentor others in the development of:
• Process scope definition and technology selection
• Process design criteria
• Define the process block flow diagram and unit operations
• Development of Process Flow Diagrams, along with associated mass and energy balance calculations
• Trade off studies to resolve options
• Identify, scope and manage process test work (on site or laboratory based)
• Conduct capacity analysis for existing plants
• Select the equipment for projects
• Carryout engineering design calculations and equipment sizing calculations
• Prepare specifications of process attributes for equipment, through compilation of process datasheets (or process input to general datasheets).
• Compilation of Process Description
• Design of the process control logic adhering to appropriate safety standards, and documentation into Functional Descriptions
• Display full competence and independence in the compilation of P&IDs and all levels of control philosophies.
• Process specifications portray the appropriate information and design intent
• Process review of equipment bids.
• Compile operating cost estimates including estimation of consumables, labor, maintenance materials and power
• Provide input to capital cost estimates
• Prepare written project reports

• Liaising with other discipline engineers to ensure design development activities conform to process requirements
• Contribute to hazard studies
• Play a lead role in on site commissioning of new equipment and process systems

• Mineral Processing, Mining, Chemical or Metallurgical Engineering degree.
• Extensive design, commissioning and/or operational experience of minerals processing equipment and processes (comminution, flotation, DMS, gravity separation, leaching, screening, thickening and filtration)
• Experience in scoping and management of metallurgical test work programs (bench scale, pilot scale, on-site testing)
• Experience in modelling of minerals processing equipment and systems
• Strong client focus
• Ability to lead processing engineering tasks on a project, within the allocated budget and schedule, including mentoring and guidance of junior colleagues and professional interaction with other project disciplines.

• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Pro-active leadership skills
• Able to help grow the organization culture
• Able to prioritize multiple tasks and keep in balance multiple priorities / demands
• Ability to effectively interact with juniors, clients, and senior management
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Discretionary effort as required
• Able to work independently

• Work with

• Flexible work environment
• Long term career development
• Think globally, work locally

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