Process Engineer - Metal & Mining industry - Central Africa

Process Engineer - Metal & Mining industry.

 

Department: Process

Location: Central Africa

Industry: Metal & Mining (Non-ferrous Hydrometallurgy)

Reporting to: Process Manager / Plant Head

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Position Objective

The Process Engineer will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day hydrometallurgical plant operations, ensuring production targets are met through rigorous process monitoring, troubleshooting, and resource planning. The role focuses on optimizing metal recovery, maintaining high safety standards, and ensuring seamless coordination between maintenance and production teams.

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Key Responsibilities

1. Plant Operations & Production Planning

• Manage day-to-day plant operations to ensure continuous and efficient processing.
• Develop and execute daily and monthly production plans to meet organizational targets.
• Oversee Raw Material (RM) planning and inventory management to prevent operational downtime.
• Coordinate with the maintenance department for routine and preventive maintenance planning to ensure maximum equipment availability.

2. Process Monitoring & Quality Control

• Continuous monitoring of process parameters to ensure adherence to established technical standards.
• Implement strategies for metal accounting and identify opportunities for recovery enhancement.
• Maintain strict Quality Control (QC) protocols to ensure final product specifications meet customer and internal standards.
• Utilize data-driven approaches for data collection, verification, and technical report generation.

3. Troubleshooting & Optimization

• Rapidly identify and resolve process bottlenecks and technical "hitch" points through effective troubleshooting.
• Apply decision-making skills to handle emergency plant upsets and ensure smooth operational flow.
• Analyze operational data to suggest process improvements for cost reduction and efficiency.

4. Safety & Compliance

• Promote and maintain a Safe Work Environment by enforcing industrial safety protocols and PPE usage.
• Identify potential occupational hazards and implement corrective actions immediately.
• Ensure all processes comply with environmental and metallurgical safety regulations.

 

Candidate Profile

Criteria	Requirement
Education	B.E. / B.Tech or Diploma in Chemical or Metallurgy Engineering.
Experience	3 to 5 years of hands-on experience.
Domain Expertise	Must have working experience in a non-ferrous hydrometallurgical process plant.
Technical Skills	Proficient in MS Office (Excel/Word) and process monitoring software.
Soft Skills	Strong leadership, quick learning abilities, and excellent coordination with superiors and subordinates.

 Interested candidate, forward updated resume dharmendra@karmaasolutions.com