Senior Engineer: Process Control Implementation

Mintek · Randburg, Gauteng

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KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

Execute furnace control installations, both locally and internationally, in which interactions with clients and technical expertise are required at a professional level.
Execute R&D projects in line with the divisional research programme, employing finance control and electrical engineering theory and principles.
The main contact point on client projects for both project administration and technical aspects.
Provide clients with advanced training at a nationally-competitive level of technical expertise.
Contribute technically to marketing presentations.
Ascertain needs of clients, to contribute to annual R&D planning and strategy.
Ensure that projects are executed on time and within budget.
Ensure that QES procedures are strictly adhered to and that project work is executed with maximum overall technical efficiency.
Actively participate in the training, guidance and motivation of junior staff. Participate in team debates and technical decisions.
Produce professional reports, papers and presentations at local and international conferences.
Keep up-to-date at a professional level with technology and business developments that are relevant to the division's interests.

Minimum requirements

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Min - MSc or MEng. Electrical or Electronics.
PhD will be an added advantage.
At least 3 years of experience in the minerals or minerals-related industry.
Work experience in control and/or operation of submerged-arc furnaces.
Must be willing to travel locally and internationally, and work with minimal supervision.

Experience furnace control, technology evaluation, flowsheet development, modelling or simulation of circuits.
Computer programming e.g. Matlab, C , C# or Python