Mineral Process Engineer

Key Responsibilities :

• 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 maintaining high levels of accuracy. Provide frequent training guidance and supervision to junior colleagues.

• Actively engage with clients to understand project requirements

• Process scope definition and technology selection

• Define the process design criteria

• Define the process block flow diagram and unit operations

• Compilation of Process Flow Diagrams along with associated mass and energy balance calculations

• Undertake 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.

• Ensure process specifications portray the appropriate information and design intent

• Process review of equipment bids

• Liaising with other discipline engineers to ensure designs conform to process requirements

• Contribute to hazard studies

• Compile operating cost estimates including estimation of consumables labor maintenance materials and power

• Provide input to capital cost estimates

• Prepare well written project reports

• Play a lead role in on site commissioning of new equipment and process systems

• Participate in the preparation of proposals and other business development initiatives

Qualifications and Experience

• Chemical Engineering or Metallurgical Engineering degree.

• Minimum of 8-10 years relevant experience

• Extensive design commissioning and/or operational experience of minerals processing equipment (comminution flotation DMS gravity separation screening thickening and filtration)

• Experience in scoping and management of metallurgical testwork programs (benchscale 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.

Behavioural competencies

• Interpersonal and communication skills

• Pro-active shows initiative and leadership skills

• Able to prioritize multiple tasks and keep in balance multiple priorities / demands

• Ability to interact with clients / senior management

• Good written and verbal communication skills

• Able to work independently