Senior Engineer/ Scientist: Hydrometallurgy Listing reference: minte_000231 Listing status: Online Apply by: 5 May 2024 Position summary Industry: Scientific, Research & Development Job category: Research and Development Location: Randburg Contract: Permanent Remuneration: Market Related EE position: Yes Introduction Mintek has an exciting career opportunity for a Senior Engineer/Scientist position. The purpose of this job is to conduct basic technical tasks without direct supervision within a single field of research. Provides data that is accurate and ensures compliance with document control and document management processes for simple projects. KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS: Formulates R&D questions within a single field of S&T He/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/group.Operational: Establish specifications, improve workflows, and introduce operating procedures – project level. Commercial Prepare 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 requirement.As an Investigator responsible for the assessment and management of all risks at a project level.May be responsible for equipment / facilities. Research and Development Prepare 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. QUALIFICATION ANDJOB KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS REQUIRED: Min: MEng or MScIdeal: PhDAt least 3 – 5 years vocational experience following first graduation in Hydrometallurgy processing of minerals or knowledge based organisations.Exposure to, and an understanding of process simulation modelling.Exposure to water quality management, aqueous effluent treatment and recovery.
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