Senior Process Engineer, Johannesburg

Responsibilities

Lead / assist in the design and preparation of specifications for metallurgical process plants

Have a high level of technical understanding in extractive metallurgy

Lead / assist in the cost estimation (capital and operating) of projects to evaluate their economic feasibility

Advise operations personnel on process changes required to optimize or expand pre-existing circuits

Interact with Clients / Client’s representatives to ensure quality and cost-effective deliverables in a timely manner

Have an understanding of diverse cultures and/or complex environments given the international nature of the business

Coordinate the collection of suitable samples for metallurgical test work purposes

Accountable to provide designated process engineering teams with appropriate quality and best practice in process engineering

Accountable for the preparation of designated study, project and proposal documents to ensure quality and accuracy of information

Accountable to ensure delivery of process services to designated study, project and proposal teams on or ahead of schedule and on or under budget

Accountable to participate in and contribute to the change process within the Process Group

Develop and manage metallurgical test work programs carried out by a third‑party laboratory

Ensure quality of documentation and process information provided

Adhere to deadlines

Ensure client satisfaction as a measure of alignment with client needs

Contribute to AMEC Foster Wheeler’s success in securing business and maintaining profitability

Contribute to enhancement of value-adding outputs and positive teamwork within the Process Group

Contribute to the extent to which change is championed within the Process Group

Qualifications

Bachelor of Chemical / Process / Metallurgy or B Tech

Professional Registration with ECSA

Knowledge, Skills and experience

In-depth technical knowledge of process plant design and operation

Ability to manage one's own activities on or ahead of schedule and on or below budget

Ability to deliver best practice plant design, with emphasis on cost-effective engineering

Ability to communicate process requirements to other members of the study, project or proposal team

Ability to prepare and deliver oral and written presentations for study and project reports and proposals

An understanding of the change process and an ability to participate in that process

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