Senior Engineer/Scientist: Hydrometallurgy at Mintek

KEY PERFOMANCE INDICATORS:

• Formulates R&D questions within a single field of S&T, be aware of trends in the relevant field and formulate ideas relating to technical projects,frame and develop research questions, design experiments, identify problems, 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 at 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, 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, ensuring that the interpretation is based on sound scientific / engineering theory.
• Plan and manage projects to ensure efficient use of time, equipment and facilities coordinating with others.
• Ensure proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies, promote continual improvement in the workplace, adhere to and enforce all SHEQ requirements.
• Ensure the project team understands and adheres to all SHEQ requirements.
• Serve as a Chief Investigator responsible for the assessment and management of all risks at a project level.

Research and Development

•  Prepare proposals under direct/limited supervision, including Open Call proposals.
• Perform routine scientific and engineering research using standard methods, procedures and equipment. Act as a principal investigator on such projects.
• Perform complex scientific and engineering research under supervision.
• Contributor to IP development.

Minimum requirements

QUALIFICATION AND JOB KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Min: MEng or MSc
• Ideal: PhD or studying towards.
• At least 3 – 5 years vocational experience following first graduation in Hydrometallurgy processing of minerals or knowledge-based organisations.
• Exposure to Rare Earth Elements processing, leaching, recovery and separation.
• Exposure to, and an understanding of process simulation modelling.
• Exposure to water quality management, aqueous effluent treatment and recovery.
• Ideal: SACNASP or ECSA registered