Mintek
Description
§ Minimum 2 years’ experience in pyrometallurgy research and/or technology development.
§ Minimum National Diploma in Metallurgical/Chemical/Mechanical/Process Engineering or equivalent, with a strong emphasis on pyrometallurgy research and technology development.
Requirements:
Town:
Randburg
Position:
Technician: Technology Demonstration
Starting Date:
December 12, 2025
Date Created:
December 2, 2025
§ Ideally, Bachelor of Technology degree in Metallurgical/Chemical/Mechanical/Process Engineering or equivalent, with a strong emphasis on pyrometallurgy research and technology development.
§ Internship and/or technician-in-training experience in an environment similar to Mintek, with strong emphasis on pyrometallurgy research and technology development, is highly advantageous.
Duties Include:
Duties & Responsibilities
§ Assist, under supervision, in the commissioning and operation of pilot scale electric arc furnaces, in particular, DC arc furnace facilities.
§ Participate in the execution of pilot plant projects in line with specific project modification requirements.
§ Supervise plant operators
§ Take lead in housekeeping, preparation of bulk samples, preparation facilities and handling and processing of solid and molten materials in a safe and responsible manner.
§ Prepare equipment and facilities for use and check the operability of standard equipment and facilities to ensure that they are ready for use.
§ Provide technical and procedural advice to plant operators on how to operate equipment, which equipment settings are the optimal, etc., involved. This includes providing training on experimental, SHEQ and administrative procedures.
§ Conceptualize and develop proposals and quotations for internal and commercial clients, and ensure timely execution of projects, both at laboratory and pilot scale facilities.
§ Exercise high level of diligence to ensure high level of productivity, output, and cost management.
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