Full-Time Senior Process Engineer

Senior Process Engineer at WSP

Support mining, infrastructure, and process engineering projects across South Africa and globally.

Responsibilities:

• Perform conceptual, feasibility, and detailed engineering design work.
• Support development of laboratory testing protocols.
• Assist in laboratory and process team R&D initiatives.
• Conduct fieldwork, data analysis, and engineering calculations.
• Develop, write, and review equipment specifications.
• Provide mentorship to junior engineers.
• Write and review proposals, technical memoranda, and reports.
• Perform Project Management or Engineering Management duties as required.
• Conduct audits and troubleshooting of existing mine infrastructure systems.
• Provide on-site supervision during construction phases (when required).
• Lead and drive plant commissioning activities.
• Ensure compliance with South African Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) regulations and WSP policies.
• Travel to project sites (as required).

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Chemical, Metallurgical, or Process Engineering.
• 15+ years of experience in mining consulting or operations (with a strong background in backfill plants, tailings disposal systems, mine infrastructure, material handling, or comminution processes).
• Proven expertise in the design and operation of hydraulic fill, paste fill, and cemented rockfill plants.
• Experience in establishing laboratory testing protocols for paste backfill operations, thickening, filtration, rheology, and unconfined compressive strength testing.
• Ability to develop underground backfill distribution systems and slurry transport models.
• Valid driver’s license (South Africa) and willingness to travel.
• Professional Engineering registration with ECSA (or eligibility for registration).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, and other relevant engineering software.
• Safety-focused mindset with a strong commitment to compliance and risk management.
• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong leadership and teamwork capabilities.

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