Senior Engineer – Pyrometallurgy

Our client, a leading global engineering consultancy within the minerals processing sector are seeking an experienced Senior Engineer – Pyrometallurgy to join a high-performing team delivering innovative process engineering solutions across complex, large-scale projects. This role offers exposure to global projects, advanced furnace technologies, and cutting-edge process optimisation within a consulting engineering environment.
Key Responsibilities
Process Engineering & Design
• Provide specialist pyrometallurgical process engineering input across multiple projects.
• Develop and review:
o Process Design Basis and Design Criteria
o Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs)
o Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
o Process, Operation and Control (POC) philosophies
• Conduct phase chemistry analysis, including slag and metal behaviour.
• Support furnace design, operation, start-up, and idling strategies.
Project Delivery
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including:
o Engineers
o Designers
o Project Managers
• Contribute to project execution, timelines, and deliverables.
• Ensure technical outputs meet quality, safety, and client standards.
Technical Leadership & Mentorship
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Review and ensure the quality of technical work across the team.
• Contribute to building internal capability within the pyrometallurgy discipline.
Client & Industry Engagement
• Prepare and present technical reports and presentations to clients.
• Engage with stakeholders across global project environments.
• Participate in industry conferences, seminars, and knowledge-sharing platforms.
• Contribute to technical papers and publications where applicable.
Safety & Compliance
• Promote and adhere to a strong safety culture in both office and site environments.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant engineering and operational standards.