Process Monitoring Engineer (CH1124)

Our client, who specialise in delivering cutting-edge digital services to their clients in the mining industry is looking for a Process Monitoring Engineer to join their team at their offices in Pretoria.

If you have a passion for data-driven process optimization, predictive analytics, and client engagement, we encourage you to apply.

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Metallurgical, or Process Engineering (postgraduate qualification beneficial).
• 3+ years of experience in mining, industrial processing, or process control operations.
• Data analytics experience, including working with SQL, Python, Power BI, and industrial data platforms (e.g., historians).
• Strong background in process control, optimization, and automation within industrial settings.
• Experience with process monitoring, PID control loop tuning, Model Predictive Control (MPC), and industrial instrumentation.

Key Performance Areas:

• Continuously monitor, analyse, and diagnose process performance using advanced analytics tools and control system diagnostics.
• Utilize SQL, Python, and Power BI for data extraction, visualization, and performance reporting.
• Quickly learn and apply predictive analytics tools to anticipate and prevent process issues.
• Ensure base layer control health, including PID tuning, process stability, and control loop performance monitoring.
• Identify and troubleshoot inefficiencies in advanced process control (APC) strategies and provide optimization recommendations.
• Leverage industry experience to identify process bottlenecks and optimization opportunities across the mining value chain.

• Establish a deep understanding of customer business and technical needs, providing tailored process monitoring insights.
• Conduct weekly and bi-weekly monitoring meetings, presenting performance reports and driving corrective actions.
• Act as a trusted technical advisor, ensuring alignment between process optimization strategies and client objectives.
• Manage customer expectations and satisfaction, ensuring clear communication on system performance and issue resolution.

• Track and manage open performance cases, ensuring timely resolution of identified issues.
• Compile and deliver detailed reports on process performance, control effectiveness, and recommended improvements.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts in process control, process optimization, and asset performance management.
• Work closely with internal engineering and product teams to continuously enhance monitoring tools and methodologies.
• Support and maintain remote monitoring solutions, troubleshooting performance deviations across multiple client sites.

• Contribute to multi-generational product plans, helping to improve digital process monitoring tools and analytics software.
• Identify trends and insights that can enhance predictive analytics models and automation solutions.
• Provide feedback to product managers and developers to drive competitive and technological advancements in process monitoring.

The ideal candidate must demonstrate the following competencies:

Competencies:

• Technical Expertise – Strong knowledge of process control methodologies, process modelling, and advanced analytics.
• Data Analysis & Visualization – Proficiency in SQL, Python, and Power BI to analyse process trends and generate insights.
• Problem-Solving – Ability to diagnose and resolve complex process performance issues using advanced analytics.
• Interpersonal & Communication Skills – Strong ability to engage with clients, present technical findings, and build long-term relationships.
• Project & Case Management – Experience in tracking and closing process-related cases to ensure performance improvements.
• Industry Knowledge – Familiarity with mining process operations, control system diagnostics, and predictive maintenance strategies.

Additional Information:

• Office/monitoring centre-based role, with occasional travel as required.
• Strong career growth potential in digital process optimization and predictive analytics.
• Experience in mining or heavy process industries is highly desirable.

General:

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from us after 30 days you may consider your application unsuccessful
• In keeping with our client’s employment equity requirements, only South African citizens will be considered.
• Please include your current salary and salary expectations.