PROJECT ENGINEER – MINERAL PROCESSING - JHB

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PROJECT ENGINEER – MINERAL PROCESSING - JHB

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Industry: Consulting Engineering \/ Mining \/ Mineral Processing Position overview: A mineral processing consulting engineering company requires a Project Engineer to co-ordinate the technical development and delivery of mineral processing plant projects. The role covers feasibility studies, engineering design, procurement support, construction co-ordination and commissioning. The successful candidate will work with clients, multidisciplinary engineering teams, equipment suppliers and contractors to deliver projects within agreed scope, budget, schedule and quality requirements. Minimum requirements: - BEng, BSc Eng or BTech in Mechanical, Chemical, Metallurgical or a closely related engineering discipline. - Approximately 4-7 years' relevant engineering experience, including project engineering within mineral processing, mining or heavy industrial environments. - Experience in a consulting engineering, EPC or EPCM environment. - Demonstrated ability to co-ordinate multidisciplinary engineering deliverables and manage technical interfaces. - Working knowledge of project scheduling, cost control, procurement and change management. - Ability to interpret engineering drawings, process documentation, equipment specifications and technical proposals. - Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and project scheduling software such as MS Project or Primavera. - Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel to project sites within South Africa and, where required, elsewhere in Africa. Advantageous: - ECSA registration as a Candidate Engineer\/Technologist or Professional Engineer\/Technologist, as appropriate. - Experience taking projects from feasibility or detailed design through construction and commissioning. - Exposure to both greenfield and brownfield mineral processing projects. - Familiarity with CAD and 3D plant design review tools. - Experience preparing capital cost estimates, tender evaluations and project proposals. - Practical understanding of plant operability, maintenance access and construction sequencing. Personal attributes - Strong technical judgement and a practical approach to problem-solving. - Organised, commercially aware and able to manage competing priorities. - Clear written and verbal communication. - Confident co-ordination of clients, specialists, suppliers and contractors. - Attention to detail and accountability for agreed deliverables. Key performance measures - Engineering deliverables completed on schedule and to the required quality. - Effective control of engineering scope, costs and changes. - Timely resolution of technical queries and discipline interfaces. - Accurate progress reporting and early identification of project risks. - Successful support of installation, commissioning and project handover. Reporting line: Engineering Manager or Project Manager, depending on the company's project Key responsibilities - Co-ordinate engineering activities for new processing plants, plant expansions, upgrades and brownfield modifications. - Translate client requirements, process design criteria and study findings into defined engineering scopes and deliverables. - Co-ordinate interfaces between process, mechanical, piping, civil, structural, electrical and instrumentation disciplines. - Prepare and maintain project execution plans, engineering schedules, deliverable registers and progress reports. - Review engineering drawings, equipment specifications, technical schedules and supplier documentation for completeness and alignment with project requirements. - Support the development and review of process flow diagrams, piping and instrumentation diagrams, plant layouts and equipment arrangements. - Prepare equipment requisitions and technical tender documentation; evaluate supplier proposals and clarify technical deviations. - Co-ordinate equipment selection with process specialists, considering capacity, operating conditions, maintainability and lifecycle costs. - Monitor engineering costs, project budgets, commitments and forecasts, and identify potential overruns. - Manage technical queries, design changes and scope variations through established project controls. - Conduct site assessments and co-ordinate engineering support during construction and installation. - Participate in commissioning planning, equipment inspections, punch-list close-out and performance testing. - Maintain project risk registers and contribute to design reviews, constructability assessments and safety reviews. - Liaise with clients and project stakeholders, communicating progress, constraints and corrective actions. - Ensure that project documentation, operating information and handover records are complete. Relevant technical exposure required: Experience with several of the following mineral processing systems would be advantageous: - Crushing, screening, milling and classification. - Conveyors, feeders and bulk materials handling. - Flotation and gravity concentration. - Magnetic separation and ore beneficiation. - Slurry pumping, piping and hydraulic systems. - Thickening, filtration and dewatering. - Process water, reagents and associated plant services. - Tailings handling and interfaces with specialist tailings engineering teams. structure. Salary offer: Negotiable