Process Engineer – Uranium Mining Project - Namibia French speaking

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 - 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. 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. 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.