Chemcal Engineer

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.