Kathu: Process Engineer (Zinc Concentrator) posted by Network Finance

Process Optimisation & Control

• Monitor and continuously optimise plant performance across all processing circuits
• Define and maintain operating ranges for critical process parameters
• Analyse plant performance and identify opportunities for improvement
• Identify process constraints and implement sustainable optimisation initiatives
• Support enhancements to control strategies to improve overall stability
• Assess ore variability and its impact on plant performance
• Drive short interval control and implement corrective actions

Metallurgical Performance

• Maximise zinc recovery and ensure consistent concentrate quality
• Minimise process losses, dilution and re-circulating loads
• Monitor and reduce zinc losses to tailings
• Maintain high standards of metallurgical accounting and sampling integrity
• Support quality control of final concentrate
• Collaborate with geology and mining teams on ore variability and blending strategies

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Gather, interpret and analyse metallurgical and process data
• Perform mass balance and water balance calculations
• Develop trend analyses to support decision-making
• Compile and deliver regular performance reports
• Monitor KPIs and leading indicators
• Translate data insights into actionable operational improvements

Test Work & Continuous Improvement

• Design and execute plant test work programmes
• Evaluate and optimise reagent schemes and processing technologies
• Support debottlenecking and process efficiency initiatives
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement

Safety, Health & Environment (SHE)

• Ensure compliance with MHSA and site-specific safety standards
• Identify, assess and mitigate operational risks
• Support SOP development, risk assessments and Management of Change (MOC) processes
• Maintain environmental compliance across operations

Operational Support

• Provide hands-on technical support to plant operations
• Troubleshoot process issues and implement solutions
• Support plant shutdowns, start-ups and ramp-up phases
• Collaborate with maintenance and reliability teams
• Participate in daily and weekly production meetings
• Reinforce metallurgical discipline across shifts

Projects & Commissioning

• Support commissioning activities (C3–C5 phases)
• Contribute technical input to projects and plant modifications
• Review process flow diagrams (PFDs), P&IDs and control philosophies
• Support plant performance testing and handover processes
• Liaise with OEMs, contractors and external consultants

Training & Knowledge Transfer

• Train and mentor operators and supervisors
• Develop and maintain operating procedures and technical documentation
• Promote process understanding and best practices across the plant