Process Engineer

SUMMARY:

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor, analyse, and improve processing plant performance, ensuring optimal production rates and product quality.
• Conduct process investigations, troubleshoot operational issues, and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and improve standard operating procedures, process controls, and plant operating strategies.
• Support commissioning, ramp-up, and optimisation of new or modified plant systems.
• Collaborate closely with operations, maintenance, engineering, and project teams to ensure seamless production workflow.
• Perform mass balances, process modelling, and operational data analysis to identify bottlenecks and improvement opportunities.
• Assist in developing and refining production forecasts, KPIs, and operational improvement plans.
• Support safety initiatives by ensuring processes comply with all safety, health, and environmental standards.
• Prepare technical reports, performance summaries, and recommendations for plant and management teams.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to operators and shift teams.

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Process Engineering, or related field.
• Experience in mining, mineral processing, chemical processing, or industrial plant operations.
• Strong understanding of process plant equipment (pumps, crushers, mills, flotation, gravity separation, DMS, etc.).
• Proficiency in process modelling, mass balances, and operational analytics.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills with a strong technical and analytical mindset.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and communicate effectively across departments.
• Strong report‑writing, data interpretation, and process troubleshooting abilities.
• Willingness to work on-site as required.