Senior Engineer (Internally) - Re-AdvertListing reference: minte_000251Listing status: OnlineApply by: 9 July 2024Position summaryIndustry: Scientific, Research & DevelopmentJob category: Research and DevelopmentLocation: RandburgContract: PermanentRemuneration: Market RelatedEE position: NoIntroductionMintek has an exciting career opportunity for a Senior Engineer position. The successful candidate will be based full-time in the Bioprocessing Group in the Biometallurgy Division and will be expected to provide engineering inputs to and perform research in the areas of:- Bioleaching of precious and base metal resources- Treatment of mine effluents and solid wastesKey Performance IndicatorsHe/she is aware of trends in the relevant field, and is able to formulate ideas relating to technical projects, frame and develop research questions, design experiments, identify problems, and evaluate and implement solutions.Play a leading role in the execution of work as a chief investigator of projects, within the division/groupOperational: Establish specifications, improve workflows, and introduce operating procedures – project level.CommercialPrepare 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, and 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. Ensure that the interpretation is based on sound scientific / engineering theory.Plan and manage projects to ensure efficient use of time, equipment and facilities, including 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 that the project team understands and adheres to all SHEQ requirementsAs a Principal Investigator, responsible for the assessment and management of all risks at a project level.May be responsible for equipment / facilitiesResearch and DevelopmentPrepare 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.Min: MEng or MSc(Eng), preceded by BSc(Eng) or BEng.At least 3 – 5 years vocational experience following first graduation, in Biometallurgy, processing of minerals or knowledge-based organizations.Exposure to, and an understanding of bioprocesses, especially bioleaching.Exposure to and an understanding of, mine water and waste challenges, treatment, and value recovery.
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