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Jr. Process Engineer
Department: Process / Production / Metallurgy
Location: Central Africa
Experience: 2–5 Years
Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Company
A leading organization operating in the mining and mineral
processing sector. The company focuses on mineral processing and operational
efficiency, with an emphasis on quality, productivity, safety, and continuous
improvement.
Position Overview
The Jr. Process Engineer will support day-to-day mineral
processing operations, monitor process performance, analyse production data,
and assist in optimising plant efficiency, recovery, and product quality. The
role involves close coordination with production, laboratory, maintenance, and
quality teams to ensure smooth plant operations and compliance with established
safety and environmental standards.
Key Responsibilities
1. Process Monitoring and Control
- Monitor
daily plant operations and ensure adherence to approved process
parameters.
- Track
key performance indicators, including throughput, recovery, yield, and
product quality.
- Identify
process deviations and assist in implementing corrective and preventive
actions.
- Maintain
daily production reports and process performance records.
2. Process Optimisation
- Assist
in improving process efficiency, metal recovery, and overall plant
productivity.
- Analyse
operational data to identify bottlenecks, process losses, and
opportunities for improvement.
- Support
trials and process improvement initiatives under the guidance of senior
engineers.
- Monitor
the impact of changes in operating parameters on production performance.
3. Metallurgical and Laboratory Coordination
- Coordinate
with the laboratory team for sampling, testing, and analysis of process
materials.
- Review
assay results and assist in monitoring metal content, recovery, and
product specifications.
- Support
material balance calculations and reconciliation of production figures.
- Assist
in investigating variations in feed quality and process performance.
4. Production and Cross-Functional Coordination
- Work
closely with production, maintenance, laboratory, and quality teams to
resolve operational issues.
- Monitor
equipment performance and report abnormalities affecting process
stability.
- Assist
in troubleshooting plant-related process problems and reducing downtime.
- Ensure
accurate shift handover documentation and reporting.
5. Health, Safety, and Environmental Compliance
- Follow
all plant safety procedures and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Ensure
compliance with environmental, housekeeping, and operational standards.
- Participate
in safety meetings, inspections, and incident-prevention initiatives.
Educational Qualifications
- Bachelor’s
degree in Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mineral
Processing, or a related discipline.
- A
diploma or equivalent qualification may be considered where supported by
relevant industry experience.
Required Skills and Experience
- 2–5
years of experience in mineral processing, hydrometallurgy, chemical
processing, or a related industrial environment.
- Understanding
of mineral processing operations and basic metallurgical principles.
- Knowledge
of sampling, assay interpretation, mass balance, and metal recovery
calculations.
- Familiarity
with production reporting, process monitoring, and root-cause analysis.
- Working
knowledge of MS Excel and operational reporting tools.
- Strong
analytical, problem-solving, communication, and coordination skills.
- Ability
to work in a plant-based, multicultural environment and follow established
safety procedures.
Preferred Experience
- Experience
in copper and cobalt processing or other non-ferrous mineral processing
operations.
- Exposure
to hydrometallurgical processes such as leaching, solid-liquid separation,
solvent extraction (SX), precipitation, or electrowinning (EW).
- Experience
working in a continuous-process plant or mining and mineral processing
operation.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Achievement
of daily production and process performance targets.
- Improvement
in process stability, recovery, and yield.
- Accuracy
and timeliness of production and process reports.
- Reduction
in process losses, operational deviations, and avoidable downtime.
- Compliance
with safety, quality, and environmental standards.
Interested candidates should forward an updated resume dharmendra@karmaasolutions.com
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