Plant Metallurgist - Mining - Northern Cape

AGC Mining Recruitment Pty Ltd; Noord-Kaap; Presencial; ZAR 700.000 - 1.000.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

AGC Mining Recruitment Pty Ltd in the Northern Cape seeks a Plant Metallurgist to monitor and optimize metallurgical processes, drive improvements, and support R&D to enhance throughput while ensuring SHERQ compliance.

The role requires a National Diploma in Metallurgy with at least 5 years' experience in mineral processing and at least 1 year in supervision. Strong process knowledge, safety focus, and the ability to interpret process diagrams are essential.

Qualificações

• National Diploma (NQF level 6) in Metallurgy is required.
• BTech or Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy is advantageous.
• Minimum 5 years operational experience in mineral processing.
• Minimum 1 year in a supervisory, team leader, or project leadership role is advantageous.
• Minimum 2 years experience with Gravity Separation Technology is advantageous.

Responsabilidades

• Evaluate and monitor production process performance and identify areas for optimization.
• Conduct process simulations and test work to support plant improvements and modifications.
• Lead and contribute to Research and Development (R&D) projects to enhance processing efficiency.
• Drive and participate in continuous improvement projects focused on safety, efficiency, and productivity.
• Ensure adherence to SHERQ standards and contribute to a culture of safety, health, environment, risk, and quality compliance.
• Maintain a high level of work ethics and foster a team-oriented work environment.

Conhecimentos

Problem Solving

Trend Analysis

MS Office Advanced

Risk Assessments

Formação

National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Metallurgy

BTech / Bachelor's Degree in Metallurgy

Ferramentas

Process Flow Diagrams (PFD) interpretation

Descrição da vaga

Plant Metallurgist - Mining - Northern Cape

About the job Plant Metallurgist - Mining - Northern Cape

Our mining client in the Northern Cape is looking for a Plant Metallurgist who will be responsible for monitoring and improving metallurgical processes within the plant to ensure efficient, cost-effective, and safe production. This role will contribute to production optimization, continuous improvement initiatives, and research and development, while ensuring compliance with SHERQ standards and legal regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and monitor production process performance and identify areas for optimization.
• Conduct process simulations and test work to support plant improvements and modifications.
• Lead and contribute to Research and Development (R&D) projects to enhance processing efficiency.
• Drive and participate in continuous improvement projects, focused on safety, efficiency, and productivity.
• Ensure adherence to SHERQ standards and contribute to a culture of safety, health, environment, risk, and quality compliance.
• Maintain a high level of work ethics and foster a team-oriented work environment.

Qualifications and Experience:

• National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Metallurgy (required).
• BTech Degree / Bachelor's Degree (NQF Level 7) in Metallurgy (advantageous).
• Minimum 5 years operational experience in Mineral Processing.
• Minimum 1 year in a supervisory, team leader, or project leadership role (advantageous).
• Minimum 2 years experience with Gravity Separation Technology (advantageous).
• Valid Drivers' License.

Technical Knowledge:

In-depth understanding of process theory including:

• Crushing, screening, conveying, stacking, and reclaiming.
• Gravity separation (jigging), cyclones, thickeners, tailings disposal.
• Sampling, dust suppression, on-line analyzers.

Interpretation of process flow and instrumentation diagrams related to:

• Bruce Primary & Secondary Crushing.
• Overland Conveyor & ROM Stacking.
• On-Grade and Off-Grade Wash and Screening.
• Beneficiation and High-Pressure Roller Crushing.
• Product Conveying, Water & Slime Handling, and Automated Control Systems.
• Maintenance Management Systems.

Diagnostic & Analytical Skills:

• Problem Solving.
• Trend Analysis & Report Writing.
• MS Office (Advanced).
• Risk Assessments and Permit to Work systems.

Legal & Compliance Knowledge:

• Mine Health and Safety Act.
• SAQA Regulations.
• Company COPs and SHERQ procedures.
• First Aid Certification (advantageous).

Package & Remuneration

Salary: Market Related

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