Senior Process Engineer (Gold)
Location - Woodmead
Primary Purpose (Role):
Process engineering and discipline project design activities relating to concept, pre-feasibility, feasibility studies, EPCM and EPC projects within the gold sector. Applicants should have proven experience in processing plant operations, design, and commissioning. Management experience and a professional membership with SAIMM would be advantageous. Exposure to projects in South Africa and across the African region is essential.
Main functions include (but are not limited to):
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Process Engineering
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Metallurgical Evaluation
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Technical Support
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Site Support
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Commissioning
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Reporting and Documentation
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Peer review of estimates, schedules, proposals, designs and constructability
Key Performance Areas (Responsibilities)
Process Design and Engineering
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Autonomously carry out innovative detailed process designs following good engineering practices
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Ensure continuous improvement, lessons learnt, value engineering, fit for purpose and latest technologies are implemented.
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Ensure that the discipline designs are carried out in accordance with client standards and specifications, industry standards and the relevant legislation (quality of design).
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Ensure (certified) design information received from vendors, contractors and consultants is relevant and accurate.
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Carry the responsibility for the engineering discipline sign-off.
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Manage the mark-up and back draughting of redline drawings.
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Provide design interface between disciplines including vendors and external entities.
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Provide process inputs for studies and proposals.
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Provide engineering support to the site team.
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Ensure the effective (peer) review and approval of process designs.
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Perform technical investigation and reporting on that.
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Proficient in analytical assessment of mineral process applications and effectively reporting on the analysis
Operational
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Provide input into all SHE matters, actively participate and promote a total safety culture.
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Ensure that relevant project procedures are complied with.
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Take responsibility of all process engineering deliverables with a high level of accuracy and quality.
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Manage the time schedule, quality, risk and scope of process deliverables and activities within the larger project or study.
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Display effective management of time.
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Ensure proper change management procedure is adhered to.
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Ensure that reports are structured, accurate, complete and well presented.
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Display proactive communication with the project team with respect to discipline interface and problem solving.
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Lead and/or assist with the process-related commissioning activities of the project, including legal appointments for commissioning activities.
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Participate in the Total Safety Culture of DRA and site safety requirements.
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Ensure that the installation is in accordance with the project & vendor specifications to provide for the expected process functionality.
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Positive disposition towards expat commissioning requirements.
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Lead and manage teams (example studies, investigations, test work programs).
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Provide input and direction and manage process resourcing of studies and projects.
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Peer review of design deliverables of the process engineers to ensure design quality and actively solve shortcomings in designs.
Client Relations / BD
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Ensures that all interactions with Clients are conducted in a professional and respectful manner.
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Ensures that Clients are kept informed and up to date on the status of project technical aspects (external and internal).
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Communicates with external and internal clients on the status of the project technical aspects.
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Liaises and co-ordinates with the clients discipline engineers to ensure adherence to project and client requirements and specifications.
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Develop and follow up on leads through personal networks and client interaction.
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Ensures that DRA remains the client's engineering service provider of choice through continuous and informal marketing of DRA's capability.
Personal Capabilities
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Takes ownership for personal development (within industry through registration and within company).
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Drives personal development with regard to Professional Registration with ECSA and recognise and relevant engineering and business affiliations and institutions.
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Develop own unit processes and equipment design sheets
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Shows initiative and pro-activeness (i.e., prevents rather than solves problems or provides a solution).
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Is committed to the success of the project and company.
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Has a positive and can-do attitude.
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Values innovation and diversity of ideas.
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Displays a high level of integrity
Qualifications
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Degree or Diploma in Chemical or Metallurgical Engineering Essential
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Professional Engineering Technologist or Professional Engineer Advantageous
Experience
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Mineral processing operations/management 7+ years Essential
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Mineral processing, design and commissioning 7+ years Essential
Knowledge Areas
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Worked within an EPCM/Mining environment Essential
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Knowledge of specific and relevant metallurgical processes in design and operation within the gold sector. Essential
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Sound technical knowledge in a multi-discipline environment Essential
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Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO14001 & OHSAS 18001 Advantageous
