Mintek

MINTEK INTERNSHIP

Listing reference: minte_000289

Listing status: Under Review

Apply by: 22 October 2024

Position summary

Industry: Scientific, Research & Development

Job category: RandD, Science and Scientific Research

Location: Randburg

Contract: Internship

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Introduction

Mintek has an exciting career opportunity for an INTERN X 2 position within the Biometallurgy Division (BMD). The main objective of this position is to provide suitable candidates with an opportunity to obtain piloting skills and experience with scale up of processes. The candidates will be required to perform tasks related to routine maintenance tasks for Mintek’s bioleach piloting testwork. This includes being responsible for pilot equipment and reactor component maintenance.

Job description

DAILY DUTIES AND TASKS (NOT LIMITED TO):

· Routine maintenance tasks for Mintek’s bioleach piloting testwork

· Responsible for pilot equipment and reactor component maintenance

· Assistance with routine tasks on pilot-scale commercial and research projects

· Work at Mintek’s off-site demonstration plants for operation and maintenance of the plant (when required)

· Sampling and analysis of laboratory and plant samples

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS REQUIRED:

· Attention to detail

· Effective communication skills

· Ability to work in a team and individually

· Ability to meet deadlines

· Computer literate

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

· BEng/BScEng in Chemical Engineering.

· Excellent Academic Record with 60% academic average.

Minimum requirements