Senior Process Engineer - Minerals & Mining Processing Industry

Require the expertise of a Senior Process Engineer with A Degree or National Diploma in Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering or related field. 5- 8 years' experience in process engineering, in gold and uranium. Must have recent experience in the minerals & resourcing (EPCM) industry.

Position Overview:

• Ensure Process design work generated is cost-effective, done to specification and schedule, within budget and of the highest quality.
• Specify, and ensure the accurate implementation of, process and process requirements in plant design.

Key Performance Areas:

• Internal Business Processes: Fit for purpose, cost effective process design and Internal communication within the project structure
• Client: Client liaison and engagement
• Financial: Cost effective process design
• People, Learning & Growth: Management of junior engineers

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce, and ensure the implementation of, effective and detailed design engineering of plants. 
• This includes, inter alia,: layouts, equipment, piping, instrumentation, electrics, etc.
• Engage in client liaison and business development activities, as required including assisting with the selling of the package to the client.
• Define all process aspects of plant design, including all conceptual stages. 
• Draw up conceptual flow sheet and assist with conceptual layout to be used in tender.
• Calculate process mass balances.
• In conjunction with other disciplines, and in consultation with the client, specify and select mechanical equipment.
• Supervise the generation of layouts and detail design work in conjunction with the Project Engineer and the client.
• Define Process & Instrumentation diagrams and control requirements. 
• In conjunction with other disciplines, specify and select instrumentation.
• Establish plant control philosophy, in consultation with the client, as appropriate.
• Specify interlock requirements and mimic panel & control desk (the latter being in consultation with other disciplines)
• Ensure client approves of all flow sheets, P&I diagrams and interlock requirements.
• Inspect plant during erection, ensuring problems are detected and highlighted at an early stage. 
• Carry out final inspection at end of erection phase.
• Draw up operating manual with appropriate input from the client.
• Ensure commissioning and training programs and responsibilities are defined and communicated to the client and the contractor.
• Assist with, or assume primary responsibility for: cold dry commissioning, cold wet commissioning, hot wet commissioning and operating training (the degree of the contractor's responsibility for the aforementioned tasks will vary from contract to contract).
• Ensure fine tuning or process work and plant process acceptance by client of the operating plant, at earliest possible date.
• Assess ongoing plant performance, with a view to improving future design.

Critical Competencies:

Education:

• A Degree or National Diploma in Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering or related field.

Experience:

• A minimum 5- 8 years' experience in process engineering, in gold and uranium.

Technical:

• Experience in both production and design, with a preference being given to process design.
• Registered Professional Engineer, preferable, but not essential.
• Experience in the resources industry. In particular, experience in an engineering consulting environment.
• Experience in managing budgets and understanding of key accounting principles.
• Experience in completing feasibility studies, highly preferred.
• Advanced computer literacy skills in MS Office, especially Excel. 
• Knowledge and experience in working on MS Project a distinct advantage.
• Experience in managing relationships with contractors and service providers, an advantage.
• Excellent English language skills, both verbal and written

Behavioural:

• Articulate and convincing communicator who is able to defend own ideas/positions with confidence.
• Clear logical thinker, with the ability to make good decisions under pressure.
• Ability to prioritise multiple and keep in balance multiple priorities/demands.
• Good attention to detail.
• Ability to think outside the box to find the best solution for problems.
• Good level of self awareness, emotional maturity and resilience.
• Cross-cultural sensitivity.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to work within, and support the work of, a team.
• Ability to understand other areas of work, outside of own area of specialisation.

Other requirements:

• Ability to travel locally and/or internationally, as required.
• Ability to work in hardship locations as required when travelling to site