Job Overview
We are seeking to recruit a Graduate Metallurgist for our Processing Department. Reporting to the Senior Plant Metallurgist, the successful applicant will mainly be responsible for reviewing and optimizing plant parameters in conjunction with the Plant Metallurgist to achieve plant production targets, while ensuring Health, Safety, Environment, Community Relations and Legislative Standards.
Key roles and responsibilities include:
- In conjunction with the Plant Metallurgist maintain Metallurgical Procedures, Standards and Policies
- In conjunction with the Plant Metallurgist maintain tracking systems for agreed KPIs to allow accurate analysis of the Metallurgical Performance of the Processing Plant leading to timely decision-making to maintain performance at or above budget
- In conjunction with the Plant Metallurgist utilize and maintain Metallurgical Accounting System to generate Daily, Weekly and Monthly Metallurgical Reports.
- Assist Plant Metallurgist to plan and execute test work to monitor and improve plant performance
- Assist the Plant Metallurgist to gather and evaluate test work data
- Assist the Plant Metallurgist to gather and evaluate plant data
- Apply the plant and test work data to identify key areas for improvement to reduce costs, increase throughput and improve metal recoveries.
- Support and advance activities to maintain cost effective achievement of Monthly and Annual Production Targets
- Drive innovative ideas, methodologies and technology to ensure continuous process improvement
- Be responsible for Metallurgical database and ensure the data are accurate, explain deviations and report to Plant Metallurgist for corrective actions
- Train Metallurgical Technicians and supervise Metallurgical Laboratory operation in conjunction with the Plant Metallurgist
- Regularly attend Production Shift Change Meetings with the Processing Operations and Maintenance personnel to review equipment and operational performance and record meeting minutes as and when required
- Assist Plant Metallurgist to coordinate the implementation of the Management initiatives in the Plant whilst ensuring appropriate alignment with the strategies and requirements of other stakeholder departments
Qualifications, Skills and Experience required:
- Bachelor in Mineral Processing
- Be computer literate in the use of MS Word, Excel and Power Point Presentation
- Demonstrate attentiveness to detail and ability to deliver tasks on time and on budget
- Able to work with minimal supervision
- Strong planning, analytical and problem solving skills
- Well-developed written and oral communications skills
- Be able to lead and motivate others
- Able to work effectively in a multi–cultural work environment
- Sound knowledge of site Safety and Environment Procedures
The above role is Hidden Valley Mine Site based
If you are interested in this exciting and challenging opportunity and confident you have the skills, knowledge and experience to fulfil this role, then please apply by email to [email protected]
Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
Application closes on Saturday 20th May, 2023