Process and recovery engineer ftc
Location
germiston, gauteng
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Other-General
Posted
June 05, 2026
Key Responsibilities Process Optimisation & Efficiency Monitor and analyse plant processes including starch extraction, separation, and drying Identify inefficiencies and implement improvement initiatives Drive yield improvement and reduce material losses Recovery & Yield Management Maximise product recovery (starch and by-products) Reduce waste streams and improve raw material utilisation Investigate process losses and implement corrective actions Process Monitoring & Control Analyse key process parameters such as temperature, flow, p H, and solids Ensure processes operate within defined specifications Work closely with control systems (e.g. SCADA/DCS) Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis Investigate process deviations, breakdowns, and quality issues Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and implement preventative actions Continuous Improvement Lead or support continuous improvement initiatives (e.g. Lean, Six Sigma) Participate in process upgrades and small capital projects Quality, Safe...