Job Description:

Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

Safety

• Oversee consistent application of Safety & Health principles in all discipline interactions and take personal responsibility for safety of self and others to ensure zero harm and elimination of fatalities.

Performance and Delivery

•  Responsible for compiling Process Design Criteria.
• Develops projects business cases.
• Conduct capacity reviews and historic trend analysis for various plant productive units.
• Developing and reviewing Process Flow Diagrams and P&IDs.
• Actively participate in the development and implementation of effective and effective commissioning processes.
• Compiling Process Control Philosophy (consolidation of PFDs, P&IDs) for the purpose of software coding.
• Actively participating in HazOP and LoPA studies.
• Facilitation of key liaison between Process Engineering/Production teams and Project Management team
• Developing Pilot Standard Operating Procedures for new initiatives/projects
• Liaising with OEMs
• Assessment and development of operational readiness plans (constructability and overall logical sequencing of project steps)

People & Teams:

• Implement a purpose-driven, high-performing culture that is aligned with the company values, is inclusive and promotes diversity, supports engagement and fosters continuous improvement to work processes.

Compliance:

• Ensure compliance to Anglo American internal and external compliance (legislative, regulatory, permitting) requirements.

This role is at a Band 6 level reporting to the Senior Process Engineer

Qualifications:

• Completed Matric (Grade 12)
• BEng in Metallurgy/Mineral Processing or Chemical Engineering
• BSc Honours in Metallurgy/Mineral Processing or Chemical Engineering advantageous

Experience

• 5- 7 years relevant working experience
• At least 5 years’ experience within a Production and Projects-based environment.
• Production experience within Hydrometallurgical environment would be highly advantageous.

Technical Knowledge

• Sound knowledge of pumping systems/agitation systems and line sizing.
• In-depth knowledge of slurry and saline solution pumping systems Advanced skills in Process Modelling/design (Mass/energy balance).
• Proficient skills in understanding Process Safety Management systems (HazOps/LoPAs processes)
• Advanced knowledge of relevant SAP knowledge is advantageous.
• PI process book knowledge advantageous.
• Advanced/Expert Microsoft Excel/Word/PowerPoint user.
• Proficient statistical analysis ability advantageous.
• Fluent/Advanced in English verbal and written communication.