Process Engineer – Uranium Mining Project - Namibia French speaking

Job Description

• Perform and review the process engineering of the project (ore transportation and mechanical preparation, leaching, solution handling, precipitation, drying and packaging, reagents and utilities), including oversight of EPCM/EPC contractors, to deliver a safe, efficient and cost-effective process design.
• Contribute to the process design basis and design criteria, using metallurgical testwork results, and ensure their traceability through design.
• Review process deliverables (process flow diagrams, mass and water balances, P&IDs, process datasheets, control philosophy, line lists).
• Support the definition, execution and interpretation of the pilot test and metallurgical testwork, in coordination with the Home Office and laboratories.
• Participate in HAZID and HAZOP studies, with a specific focus on radiological, chemical and process hazards, and follow up on actions.
• Manage the process configuration of the project in close coordination with other disciplines, under the management/decision of the Engineering Manager (change management process).
• Prepare process specifications and technical bid evaluations for process equipment and packages, and review vendor data with Procurement.
• Contribute to OPEX estimates (reagents, water, energy), process optimization and change requests, and support commissioning and ramp-up.
• Report progress, technical issues and risks to the Engineering Manager, and contribute to process simulation and digitalization of engineering data.
• Identify contractual concerns related to process engineering (scope, performance guarantees, design changes) and report them to the Engineering Manager.
• Apply the norms and standards in terms of legal, ethics, compliance and duty of vigilance, in close coordination with Mining engineering, HSSE departments and HQ.

Qualifications

Background

• Engineering degree in Chemical, Process or Metallurgical Engineering; professional registration (ECN Namibia, ECSA or equivalent) is a plus.
• Proven track record of more than 8 years of experience in process engineering on mining or mineral processing projects (EPC/EPCM), including hydrometallurgical plants.
• Strong knowledge of hydrometallurgical process design, preferably uranium (heap leaching, ion exchange, elution, precipitation), from conceptual to detailed design.
• Ability to translate metallurgical testwork and pilot test results into design criteria, mass and water balances and process flowsheets.
• Ability to build and use process simulation and balance models (e.g. METSIM, SysCAD or equivalent) to support design and optimization.
• Knowledge of the procurement cycle: preparing process specifications and datasheets, performing technical bid evaluations and reviewing vendor data.
• Strong knowledge of mass and water balances, P&IDs, process control philosophy and international codes and standards.
• Knowledge of water management, effluent and residue handling, and their integration in the process design.
• Knowledge of construction and commissioning stages to integrate operability, maintainability and control requirements.
• Ability to estimate process OPEX (reagents, water, energy, consumables) and provide technical input to the CAPEX estimate.
• Ability to plan process deliverables, monitor their progress and anticipate the impact of design maturity on procurement and construction.
• Knowledge of Namibian regulations, and experience in nuclear or radiologically controlled facilities, uranium processing, pilot plants or plant commissioning are a bonus.
• Valid driving licence.

Skills & Personal Attributes

• Team player, able to coordinate with other disciplines, contractors and laboratories.
• Able to integrate HSE in process design and contribute to HAZID and HAZOP studies, with a specific focus on radiological, chemical and major hazard risks.
• Technical rigor, analytical mind and sense of responsibility.
• Autonomy, ability to manage complexity and propose solutions; rigorous and organized.
• Capacity to work under pressure and focused on OTD, OCD and OQD.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Perfect knowledge of Windows software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and process simulation software; interest in digitalization of engineering processes.

Language Requirements

• Fluent written and spoken English is required.
• French language skills would be advantageous
• Ability to work in an international and multicultural environment.

Additional Information

• Location: Swakopmund and Trekkopje site, Namibia

• Duration: Assignment potentially running until 31 December 2027

• Starting date: asap

Ready to contribute to a major international uranium mining project in Namibia?

Apply now with your detailed CV in English or French.

Company Description

IOTA Group supports its clients in delivering major international projects across the energy, nuclear, mining, infrastructure and industrial sectors.

For a major uranium mining project in Namibia, we are currently looking for an experienced Process Engineer