Principal Engineer/Scientist: Hydrometallurgy
Listing reference: minte_000232
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 5 May 2024
Position summary
Industry: Scientific, Research & Development
Job category: Research and Development
Location: Randburg
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
Introduction
Mintek has an exciting career opportunity for a Principal Engineer/Scientist position. The Principal Engineer/Scientist is expected to lead the execution of multiple assignments/projects that require high levels of integration and specialised knowledge and skills, as well as strong guidance to subordinates to deliver impact. Assist the Chief Engineer/Scientist in leading the research teams. Expertise at this level allows the incumbent to be seen as leading contributor and technical integrator across disciplines/more than a single research field.
Key Performance Area Indicators
- Interpret the organizational strategy to ensure that research is aligned with the organizational strategic choices.
- Assess the environment to determine opportunities for research.
- Develop new concepts, models and approaches as an individual technical authority/contributor.
- Operational: Systems design with integration of multiple disciplines/processes.
- Discoveries/Patents: Inventor/co-inventor at process/discipline.
- Prepare funding proposals to attract funding from various sources for highly complex projects.
- Ensure an external revenue contribution to support the activities of the research group.
- Analyze and execute coordinated research addressing complex problems encountered by the specific industry sector.
- Analyze, interpret, and report on highly complex research outcomes and be regarded as a national expert in a broad field or an international expert in a specialized field.
- Manage large multiyear projects and programmes, including resource and execution planning.
- Responsible for technical signoff of the work of junior staff.
- Responsible for significant equipment/facilities.
- Work independently and provide instruction to junior staff.
- Prepare reports, presentations, and publications.
- Lead, guide, mentor, and train staff and supervise post-graduate students.
Minimum Requirements
- PhD in Extractive Metallurgy or a relevant scientific field relating to the Hydrometallurgy Discipline.
- 6 – 7 years’ experience in the field directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified and/or in research or knowledge-based organisations undertaking research in the Discipline.
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