Senior Process Engineer
Senior Process Engineer
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Job Description
As a Senior Process Engineer at WSP you will play a critical role in supporting mining infrastructure and process engineering projects across South Africa and globally. This role involves conceptual to detailed engineering design laboratory testing support process development and project management for backfill tailings disposal and mine infrastructure systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform conceptual feasibility and detailed engineering design work.
- Support the development of laboratory testing protocols.
- Assist in laboratory and process team R&D initiatives.
- Conduct fieldwork data analysis and engineering calculations.
- Develop write and review equipment specifications.
- Provide mentorship to junior engineers.
- Write and review proposals technical memoranda and reports.
- Perform Project Management or Engineering Management duties as required.
- Conduct audits and troubleshooting of existing mine infrastructure systems.
- Provide onsite supervision during construction phases when required.
- Lead and drive plant commissioning activities.
- Ensure compliance with South African Health Safety & Environmental (HSE) regulations and WSP policies.
- Travel to project sites as required.
What We Offer:
- Competitive remuneration package aligned with industry standards.
- Comprehensive employee benefits including medical aid and retirement contributions.
- Professional development opportunities through training mentorship and technical conferences.
- Opportunity to work on local and international mining projects.
- A collaborative and innovative work environment within a global consulting firm.
Qualifications :
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelors or masters degree in Chemical Metallurgical or Process Engineering.
- 15 years of experience in mining consulting or operations with a strong background in backfill plants tailings disposal systems mine infrastructure material handling or comminution processes.
- Proven expertise in the design and operation of hydraulic fill paste fill and cemented rockfill plants.
- Experience in establishing laboratory testing protocols for paste backfill operations thickening filtration rheology and unconfined compressive strength testing.
- Ability to develop underground backfill distribution systems and slurry transport models.
- Valid drivers license (South Africa) and willingness to travel.
- Professional Engineering registration with ECSA (or eligibility for registration).
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Microsoft Project and other relevant engineering software.
- Safetyfocused mindset with a strong commitment to compliance and risk management.
- Excellent organisational written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong leadership and teamwork capabilities.
Additional Information :
What if we can have worklife balance What if we can be rewarded in ways that support our individual needs What if we can be accepted for who we are Here at WSP we can!
WSP recognizes that work is only one part of our lives and making time for the other things in our life is important be that our families our friends or ourselves. So if working from home working parttime or having flexible start and finish time will help with this let us know as part of your application.
Remote Work :
Yes
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Remote
