Senior Engineer: Process Control Implementation

Senior Engineer: Process Control Implementation

Listing reference: minte_000455

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 2 September 2026

Position summary

Industry: Scientific, Research & Development

Job category: Electrical Engineering

Location: Randburg

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Introduction

We seek individuals who are experienced in the field of advanced process control systems with a specific focus on furnace control onsite installations and furnace optimisation. Needs to exercise a high degree of judgement, creativity and foresight. The preferred candidate will further give inputs into future furnace control and optimisation research directions for Mintek and can participate in these R&D activities as time allows.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

• Execute furnace control installations, both locally and internationally, in which interactions withclients and technical expertise are required at a professional level.


• Execute R&D projects in line with the divisional research programme, employing finance control andelectrical engineering theory and principles.


• The main contact point on client projects for both project administration and technical aspects.


• Provide clients with advanced training at a nationally-competitive level of technical expertise.


• Contribute technically to marketing presentations.


• Ascertain needs of clients, to contribute to annual R&D planning and strategy.


• Ensure that projects are executed on time and within budget.


• Ensure that QES procedures are strictly adhered to and that project work is executed with maximumoverall technical efficiency.


• Actively participate in the training, guidance and motivation of junior staff. Participate in teamdebates and technical decisions.


• Produce professional reports, papers and presentations at local and international conferences.


• Keep up-to-date at a professional level with technology and business developments that arerelevant to the division’s interests.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Min - MSc or MEng. Electrical or Electronics.


• PhD will be an added advantage.


• At least 3 years of experience in the minerals or minerals-related industry.


• Work experience in control and/or operation of submerged-arc furnaces.


• Must be willing to travel locally and internationally, and work with minimal supervision.

The following skills/knowledge will be advantageous:

• Experience furnace control, technology evaluation, flowsheet development, modellingor simulation of circuits.


• Computer programming (e.g. Matlab, C , C# or Python)

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