Senior Engineer: Process Control Implementation
Listing reference: minte_
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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