Plant Metallurgist

Placements24

Richards Bay

On-site

ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Salary with incentives

Medical aid

Retirement benefits

Career growth opportunities

Relocation assistance

Sustainable mining practices

Job summary

Placements24 in Richards Bay is seeking a Plant Metallurgist to optimize metallurgical performance, improve recovery, and ensure product quality in a fast-paced mining environment.

You will troubleshoot, run test programs, and collaborate with engineers and technicians to implement cost-effective improvements while ensuring compliance with environmental standards and company policies.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
Minimum of 7 years of experience in mineral processing or extractive metallurgy, preferably within a plant environment.
Strong knowledge of flotation, leaching, and other relevant metallurgical processes.
Proficiency in metallurgical accounting and data analysis.
Experience with process control and optimization techniques.
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Monitor and analyze plant performance data to identify opportunities for process optimization.
Conduct metallurgical test work and trials to evaluate new reagents, equipment, or process modifications.
Troubleshoot operational issues related to recovery, grade, and plant efficiency.
Develop and implement strategies to improve mineral recovery and product quality.
Ensure all metallurgical processes comply with environmental regulations and company standards.
Prepare reports on plant performance, test results, and recommendations for improvement.

Skills

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Process optimization

Metallurgical accounting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline

Job description

About the Role

Our client requires a skilled Plant Metallurgist to join their processing facility in Richards Bay . You will play a pivotal role in optimizing the metallurgical performance of the plant, ensuring efficient recovery of valuable minerals and adherence to quality specifications. This hands‑on role involves troubleshooting, process improvement, and the application of metallurgical principles to enhance operational efficiency and cost‑effectiveness. You will work within a team of processing engineers and technicians, contributing to the overall success of the operation by maximizing yield and minimizing losses in a complex processing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Monitor and analyze plant performance data to identify opportunities for process optimization.
Conduct metallurgical test work and trials to evaluate new reagents, equipment, or process modifications.
Troubleshoot operational issues related to recovery, grade, and plant efficiency.
Develop and implement strategies to improve mineral recovery and product quality.
Ensure all metallurgical processes comply with environmental regulations and company standards.
Prepare reports on plant performance, test results, and recommendations for improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
Minimum of 7 years of experience in mineral processing or extractive metallurgy, preferably within a plant environment.
Strong understanding of flotation, leaching, and other relevant metallurgical processes.
Proficiency in metallurgical accounting and data analysis.
Experience with process control and optimization techniques.
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Benefits