Senior Process Engineer

Responsibilities

• Lead / assist in the design and preparation of specifications for metallurgical process plants
• Have a high level of technical understanding in extractive metallurgy
• Lead / assist in the cost estimation (capital and operating) of projects to evaluate their economic feasibility
• Advise operations personnel on process changes required to optimize or expand pre-existing circuits
• Interact with Clients / Client’s representatives to ensure quality and cost-effective deliverables in a timely manner
• Have an understanding of diverse cultures and/or complex environments given the international nature of the business
• Coordinate the collection of suitable samples for metallurgical test work purposes
• Accountable to provide designated process engineering teams with appropriate quality and best practice in process engineering
• Accountable for the preparation of designated study, project and proposal documents to ensure quality and accuracy of information
• Accountable to ensure delivery of process services to designated study, project and proposal teams on or ahead of schedule and on or under budget
• Accountable to participate in and contribute to the change process within the Process Group
• Develop and manage metallurgical test work programs carried out by a third‑party laboratory
• Ensure quality of documentation and process information provided
• Adhere to deadlines
• Ensure client satisfaction as a measure of alignment with client needs
• Contribute to AMEC Foster Wheeler’s success in securing business and maintaining profitability
• Contribute to enhancement of value-adding outputs and positive teamwork within the Process Group
• Contribute to the extent to which change is championed within the Process Group

• Bachelor of Chemical / Process / Metallurgy or B Tech
• Professional Registration with ECSA

• In-depth technical knowledge of process plant design and operation
• Ability to manage one's own activities on or ahead of schedule and on or below budget
• Ability to deliver best practice plant design, with emphasis on cost-effective engineering
• Ability to communicate process requirements to other members of the study, project or proposal team
• Ability to prepare and deliver oral and written presentations for study and project reports and proposals
• An understanding of the change process and an ability to participate in that process