Senior Engineer: Nanominerals Unit - AMD
Listing reference: minte_000147
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 17 October 2023
Position summary
Industry: Scientific, Research & Development
Job category: Other: Mining
Location: Randburg
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
Introduction
Mintek is seeking a highly skilled, detail-oriented Chemical Engineer to join the Nanominerals Unit within the Nanotechnology Group. The position entails the development of technologies for health, wastewater treatments and biosensors. Using her/his skill set, the candidate will work with the team to conduct technology and product development activities as well as up-scaling of materials synthesis in support of commercialization of new products for application in health, wastewater treatments and biosensors.
Job description
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:
- Contribute to the innovation outputs (i.e. technologies, prototypes, products, and patents) of the Division.
- Conduct technology and product development for application in health, sensors and wastewater treatment. The tasks include (but not limited to) reaction process designing and engineering, scaling-up, techno economic evaluations, prototype designing and validation processes.
- Plan methodology, equipment, material requirements and implement laboratory operations for the purpose of developing products and fabrication procedures that meet cost, product specification, and performance standards.
- Analyse the root cause of a wide variety of failures related to issues arising in product development and validation processes.
- Identify inefficiencies in scale-up of processes, develop and implement process and product improvement measures.
- Review new product plans and make recommendations for material selection based on design objectives.
- Engage with industry and identify needs of clients, assist in identifying opportunities for technology development and commercialization.
- Supervise and co-ordinate the activities of subordinate staff, to ensure that service of a high standard is rendered at full cost recovery.
- Provide technical and practical guidance in the execution of experiments.
- Must stay up to date and informed at an expert technical level with technology and business in the areas of the Division’s work.
- Ensure continuous growth and the provision of specialised training of junior staff to ensure that the professional skills are acquired to develop, deliver and support advanced water treatment products and technologies.
- Ensure that SHEQ procedures are strictly adhered to and that project work is executed with maximum overall technical efficiency.
Minimum requirements
JOB KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
- 5 years' experience in research and development of chemical process engineering is a requirement.
- At least 3 years’ experience in nanomaterials synthesis, chemical process design and product development.
- Systems thinking approach, design thinking and incorporating sustainability elements in product and process development
- Willingness to study, grow and be an expert in the field.
- Team player who enjoys variation in tasks and has a passion for chemical processing.
- An affinity for planning and conducting new and innovative projects is essential.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must possess an MSc /M Eng. degree in Chemical engineering.
- PhD will be an advantage.
- Professional registration and voluntary association membership will be an advantage.
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Self-starter and critical thinker
- Ability to cope in a stressful and demanding environment.
- Effective communication of work, plans, and progress using written and verbal communication
- Ability to efficiently manage and prioritize multiple projects and coordinate material exchanges with end users
SALARY PACKAGE: NEGOTIABLE CLOSING DATE: OCTOBER 2023
Please apply via the Mintek website at www.mintek.co.za
Should you not hear from us within one (1) month of the closing date, consider your application to be unsuccessful.
Mintek is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, whose aim is to promote representivity in all levels of occupational categories.