Process Engineer at Lycopodium

The tasks you'll perform

• Assist with process design including, development of mass and energy balances, flowsheets, P&IDs, design criteria, control philosophy and operating costs.
• Supervise the process components of scoping and pre-feasibility studies.
• Assist with metallurgical testwork programmes.
• Assist with commissioning activities.
• Interpret metallurgical testwork.
• Preparation of process components of study documents.
• Assist with process design including:
• Mass balances
• Flowsheets
• P&IDs
• Design Criteria
• Control Philosophy
• Calculations (Pumps, screens etc.)
• Develop operating costs.
• Develop operations manning requirements.
• Assist with commissioning activities which will include onsite in remote locations.
• Ensuring that design controls such as checking and design reviews take place in accordance with good project management practice.
• Final documentation is correct and formally issued and archived.
• Supervise the process components of scoping and pre-feasibility studies.
• Complete selected sections of study documents.
• Develop and maintain good professional relationships with clients.
• Continuous Professional Development and Knowledge Sharing.

 The expertise you'll bring

• Tertiary level education in Chemical Engineering, Metallurgy
• 3+ years’ proven industry experience, preferably in a minerals processing or project delivery environment.
• Cape Town based.
• South African Citizen or Permanent Resident. 
• Solid technical aptitude, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision whilst consistently producing a high quality of deliverables, within budget and schedule constraints.
• Demonstrate proficiency with the Microsoft suite of software packages, including Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrate ability to and/or proficiency in the use of specific proprietary software packages
• relevant to the Engineering discipline; specifically for scheduling and cost control.
• Demonstrate knowledge of contract standards and a sound background in contract administration duties.
• Technical background with a broad multi-disciplinary base, preferably in minerals processing plants / infrastructure construction.
• Ability to achieve budget manhours and milestone deliverable dates.
• Ability to travel and work away from home.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrate the ability to work efficiently in a team and knowledge sharing environment.
• Demonstrated good interpersonal skills and a practical approach to problem-solving
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility and commitment
• Demonstrate a strict practice of confidentiality, personal responsibility and discretion.
• High degree of professional ethics
• Demonstrate a commitment to continued professional development and improvement.