Commissioning Manager - Concentrator Plant - Mining - Northern Cape

AGC Mining Recruitment Pty Ltd; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Job summary

AGC Mining Recruitment Pty Ltd seeks a seasoned Commissioning Manager for a Northern Cape project to lead commissioning and startup of mineral processing plants.

You will oversee plans, safety processes, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering, design and construction teams to ensure a successful plant startup.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in chemical engineering or metallurgy.
• Minimum 10 years minerals processing experience.
• Proven track record in commissioning of mineral processing plants.
• Experience with concentrator and iron ore plants.
• Knowledge of MHSA and safety systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commissioning of mineral processing plants and guide the team.
• Develop detailed Commissioning Plans and strategies.
• Ensure process control elements are designed and tested.
• Maintain safety compliance, including PSSR.
• Coordinate with engineering, design and construction teams.
• Lead Hazop studies and risk assessments.
• Provide technical oversight for startup and operations.

Skills

Leadership

Hazop

Safety leadership

Cross-functional

Process control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering and/or Metallurgy

Job description

Commissioning Manager - Concentrator Plant - Mining - Northern Cape

Job Openings Commissioning Manager - Concentrator Plant - Mining - Northern Cape

About the job Commissioning Manager - Concentrator Plant - Mining - Northern Cape

Our client, a leading and well-established international mining house with operations in the Northern Cape, is seeking an experienced Commissioning Manager - Technical Lead to join their team on a fixed-term contract. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in large-scale mining projects, where you will play a key role in the commissioning and startup of mineral processing plants. The role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technology and contribute to the successful operation of concentrator and iron ore processing plants in a world-class mining setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Commissioning: Oversee the commissioning process for mineral processing plants, ensuring all activities align with project goals, timelines, and quality standards. Lead the commissioning team throughout the execution phase.
• Develop Commissioning Plans: Formulate and implement detailed Commissioning Management Plans, Execution Plans, and Strategy Outlines, ensuring a structured and efficient approach to the commissioning process.
• Process Control Management: Ensure that process plant control elements are designed, implemented, and tested according to specifications, including control logics, operating philosophies, and system architecture.
• Safety Compliance and Leadership: Ensure adherence to safety standards and regulations, particularly during pre-startup safety reviews (PSSR), and actively contribute to a safety-first culture throughout commissioning activities.
• Coordinate Cross-Functional Teams: Collaborate with engineering, design, and construction teams to ensure seamless integration of systems and equipment during the commissioning phase, providing technical guidance and support as needed.
• Manage Hazop and Risk Assessments: Lead or participate in Hazop studies, pre-commissioning Hazop, and other risk management processes, ensuring all potential hazards are identified and mitigated before plant startup.
• Provide Technical Oversight: Offer expertise in mineral processing systems, providing technical guidance on commissioning activities, troubleshooting, and resolving complex issues to ensure successful plant startup and operations.

Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Chemical Engineering and/or Metallurgy or related field.
• 10 years' experience with strong Minerals Processing background and knowledge.
• Hands on projects experience in the design, constructing and commissioning mineral processing plants. Concentrator and Iron Ore processing plants is essential.
• Understanding of Process Plant Control Elements: Control & Operating philosophy, control logics, functional specifications, control system architect.
• Commissioning knowledge and execution thereof: Commissioning Management Plan, Commissioning Execution Plan, Commissioning Strategy Outline.
• Hazop (Pre-commissioning Hazop).
• Previous experience in leading/managing/overseeing commissioning teams.
• Excellent understanding of mining environment and MHSA.
• Previously held a legal appointment.
• Strong Safety focus with knowledge in Pre-Startup Safety Review Procedure (PSSR).