Our Client - Is a process and mechanical design centred firm with a large national reach. They are currently in search of a process engineer.
Job Description –
- Assessing processes for their relevance, and assessing the adequacy of engineering equipment.
- Reviewing existing data to see if more research and information need to be collated.
- Designing, installing and commissioning new production units, monitoring modifications and upgrades, and troubleshooting existing processes.
- Applying the principles of mass, momentum and heat transfer to process and equipment design, including conceptual, feasibility and detail design.
- Conducting process development experiments to scale in a laboratory.
- Preparing reports, flow diagrams and charts.
- assessing the availability of raw materials and the safety and environmental impact of the plant.
- Managing the cost and time constraints of projects.
- Selecting, managing and working with sub-contractors.
- Supporting the conversion of small-scale processes into commercially viable large-scale operations.
- Assuming responsibility for risk assessment, including hazard and operability (HAZOP) studies, for the health and safety of both company staff and the wider community.
- Working closely with other engineers to monitor and improve the efficiency, output and safety of a plant.
- Ensuring the process works at the optimum level, to the right rate and quality of output, in order to meet supply needs.
- Making observations and taking measurements directly, as well as collecting and interpreting data from the other technical and operating staff involved.
- Assuming responsibility for ongoing performance of processes and process plant.
- Ensuring that all aspects of an operation or process meet specified regulations.
- Working closely with other specialists, including: scientists responsible for the quality control of raw materials, intermediates and finished products; engineers responsible for plant maintenance; commercial colleagues on product specifications and production schedules; the operating crew, other project team members.
Candidate Requirements –
- Tertiary qualification at minimum level of “Bachelor” in Engineering or Science for Chemical, Metallurgical engineering or technician.
- Knowledge of mining and minerals processing techniques.
- Knowledge of project environment and interface between different engineering disciplines.
EarthStream is a specialist global recruiting business dedicated to the energy, resources & environment sectors that is uniquely positioned to understand the interplay and increasing convergence between these sectors. We specialize exclusively in the energy, resources and environment sectors with our capability in providing staff across a range of technical, engineering, scientific and commercial disciplines. The recruiters in each of our industry specific divisions understand the unique skills and requirements of each vertical sector and where to find the best people in that field. With operations in five continents we have the coverage and experience to service our clients and candidates anywhere in the world. Please quote reference 2171 when applying for this position.
Apply directly for this role by emailing erin.richards@earthstreamglobal.com. Alternatively, contact our office by telephone on +27 12 940 5194.
