Chemcal Engineer
Network Engineering · Johannesburg North, Gauteng
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Our client, a well-established organisation within the mineral processing industry, is seeking a motivated and technically driven Junior Chemical Engineer to join their engineering team. Duties & Responsibilities
The successful candidate will support mineral-processing operations by assisting with process monitoring, optimisation, troubleshooting and continuous improvement initiatives . This is an excellent opportunity for a junior engineer looking to develop practical experience within a plant environment and build a career in mineral processing and process engineering.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with the monitoring and optimisation of mineral-processing plant operations.
- Analyse plant and process data to identify performance trends, inefficiencies and improvement opportunities.
- Support process troubleshooting and root-cause investigations.
- Assist with improving plant recovery, throughput, efficiency and product quality.
- Monitor key process parameters and recommend corrective actions where required.
- Participate in plant trials, test work, sampling and process evaluations.
- Assist with mass and energy balances and interpretation of process data.
- Support process design, equipment selection and engineering calculations.
- Assist with the preparation and review of process flow diagrams (PFDs), P&IDs and technical documentation.
- Work closely with Production, Maintenance, Laboratory and Engineering teams to resolve plant-related challenges.
- Participate in continuous improvement and process optimisation initiatives.
- Assist with technical projects, plant modifications, commissioning and implementation of process improvements.
- Support investigations into equipment and process failures.
- Prepare technical reports, presentations and recommendations.
- Ensure engineering activities are conducted in accordance with company health, safety, quality and environmental standards.
- Maintain accurate engineering and process records.
Minimum Requirements
- BEng/BSc Chemical Engineering or equivalent recognised engineering qualification.
- 0–3 years' relevant experience in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Mineral Processing, Mining or a related industrial/process environment.
- Graduate engineers with relevant vacation work, internship, practical training or mineral-processing exposure are encouraged to apply.
- Strong understanding of chemical engineering fundamentals, including mass and energy balances, fluid flow, heat transfer and process control.
- An interest in developing a career within mineral processing and plant operations.
- Computer literacy, particularly Microsoft Excel and other relevant engineering applications.
- Valid driver's licence would be advantageous.