Senior Engineer – Pyrometallurgy
Our client, a leading global engineering consultancy within the minerals processing sector are seeking an experienced Senior Engineer Pyrometallurgy to join a high-performing team delivering innovative process engineering solutions across complex, large-scale projects. This role offers exposure to global projects, advanced furnace technologies, and cutting-edge process optimisation within a consulting engineering environment.
Key Responsibilities
Process Engineering & Design
Provide specialist pyrometallurgical process engineering input across multiple projects.
Develop and review:
o Process Design Basis and Design Criteria
o Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs)
o Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
o Process, Operation and Control (POC) philosophies
Conduct phase chemistry analysis, including slag and metal behaviour.
Support furnace design, operation, start-up, and idling strategies.
Project Delivery
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including:
o Engineers
o Designers
o Project Managers
Contribute to project execution, timelines, and deliverables.
Ensure technical outputs meet quality, safety, and client standards.
Technical Leadership & Mentorship
Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
Review and ensure the quality of technical work across the team.
Contribute to building internal capability within the pyrometallurgy discipline.
Client & Industry Engagement
Prepare and present technical reports and presentations to clients.
Engage with stakeholders across global project environments.
Participate in industry conferences, seminars, and knowledge-sharing platforms.
Contribute to technical papers and publications where applicable.
Safety & Compliance
Promote and adhere to a strong safety culture in both office and site environments.
Ensure compliance with all relevant engineering and operational standards.
Requirements:
BSc Engineering in Chemical or Metallurgical Engineering
8 15 years experience in pyrometallurgy
Proven experience in:
Process design
Plant operations and/or consulting engineering
Exposure to furnace operations and design highly advantageous
Technical Skills
Pyrometallurgical processes
Furnace technologies
Slag and metal chemistry
Experience with process modelling tools advantageous