Principal Engineer/Scientist: HydrometallurgyListing reference: minte_000232Listing status: OnlineApply by: 5 May 2024Position summaryIndustry: Scientific, Research & DevelopmentJob category: Research and DevelopmentLocation: RandburgContract: PermanentRemuneration: Market RelatedEE position: YesIntroductionMintek has an exciting career opportunity for a Principal Engineer/Scientist position. The Principal Engineer/Scientist is expected to lead the execution of multiple assignments/projects that require high levels of integration and specialised knowledge and skills, as well as strong guidance to subordinates to deliver impact. Assist the Chief Engineer/Scientist in leading the research teams. Expertise at this level allows the incumbent to be seen as leading contributor and technical integrator across disciplines/more than a single research field.Key Performance Area IndicatorsInterpret the organizational strategy to ensure that research is aligned with the organizational strategic choices.Assess the environment to determine opportunities for research.Develop new concepts, models and approaches as an individual technical authority/contributor.Operational: Systems design with integration of multiple disciplines/processes.Discoveries/Patents: Inventor/co-inventor at process/discipline.Prepare funding proposals to attract funding from various sources for highly complex projects.Ensure an external revenue contribution to support the activities of the research group.Analyze and execute coordinated research addressing complex problems encountered by the specific industry sector.Analyze, interpret, and report on highly complex research outcomes and be regarded as a national expert in a broad field or an international expert in a specialized field.Manage large multiyear projects and programmes, including resource and execution planning.Responsible for technical signoff of the work of junior staff.Responsible for significant equipment/facilities.Work independently and provide instruction to junior staff.Prepare reports, presentations, and publications.Lead, guide, mentor, and train staff and supervise post-graduate students.Minimum RequirementsPhD in Extractive Metallurgy or a relevant scientific field relating to the Hydrometallurgy Discipline.6 – 7 years' experience in the field directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified and/or in research or knowledge-based organisations undertaking research in the Discipline.
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