About the position
Introduction
Mintek has an exciting career opportunity for a Senior Engineer. The successful candidate will be based full-time in the Process Design Group in the Biometallurgy Division and will be expected to provide engineering inputs to and perform research in the areas of: - Heap leaching (chemical leaching, bioleaching and heap hydrology) - Treatment of mine solid wastes
Duties & Responsibilities
KEY PERFOMANCE INDICATORS:
- The candidate is aware of trends in the relevant field, and can formulate ideas relating to technical projects,
frame and develop research questions, design experiments, identify problems, and evaluate and
implement solutions. - Play a leading role in the execution of work as a chief investigator of projects, within the division/group.
- Operational: Establish specifications, improve workflows, and introduce operating procedures - project
level.
Commercial
- Prepare proposals under direct/limited supervision to Client satisfaction.
- Design, operate and oversee discipline specific experimental work as required by Proposals and ensure
that procedures are complied with, and quality control and continual improvement are applied. - Collect and interpret data at a quantitative and qualitative level using discipline specific standard
methodologies and procedures. Including the preparation of analytical and descriptive narratives.
Ensure that the interpretation is based on sound scientific / engineering theory. - Plan and manage projects to ensure efficient use of time, equipment and facilities, including coordinating
with others. - Ensure proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies, promote continual
improvement in the workplace. - Ensure that the project team understands and adheres to all SHEQ requirements
- As a Principal Investigator, responsible for the assessment and management of all risks at a project
level. - May be responsible for equipment / facilities.
Research and Development
- Contribute to the strategic direction of the division through generation of new project ideas
- Prepare proposals under direct/limited supervision, including Open Call proposals.
- Perform routine scientific and engineering research using standard methods, procedures and equipment.
- Perform complex scientific and engineering research under supervision.
- Contributor to IP development.
Desired Experience & Qualification
- Min: MEng or MSc(Eng), preceded by BSc(Eng) or BEng in Chemical Engineering
- At least 3 - 5 years vocational experience following first graduation, in Hydrometallurgy / Biometallurgy.
- Exposure to, and an understanding of heap leaching and bioleaching.
- Exposure to and an understanding of mine waste challenges, treatment and value recovery.
- Ideal: SACNASP or ECSA registered.
