Process Plant Metallurgist

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Competitive salary and bonus

Medical and retirement benefits

Training and career advancement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Process Plant Metallurgist to optimize and manage mineral processing facilities in the Durban area. The role aims to maximize recovery rates, ensure cost-effective processing, and maintain high safety and quality standards.

You will work with plant operators and engineers to troubleshoot issues and implement process improvements. The ideal candidate has deep metallurgical knowledge and can enhance plant performance while contributing to the KwaZulu-Natal

Qualifications

• Degree in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in mineral processing plant operations.
• Strong understanding of flotation, leaching, and other relevant mineral processing techniques.
• Proficiency in metallurgical accounting and data analysis.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and optimize plant operations to achieve target recovery rates and product quality.
• Conduct metallurgical test work and analysis to identify areas for process improvement.
• Troubleshoot process upsets and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime and losses.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all processing units.
• Collaborate with the maintenance and engineering teams to ensure plant equipment reliability.
• Manage chemical consumables and ensure efficient utilization within the processing plant.

Skills

Flotation

Leaching

Metallurgical accounting

Data analysis

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Process Plant Metallurgist to optimize and manage their mineral processing facilities in the Durban area. This role is critical for maximizing recovery rates and ensuring the efficient and cost-effective processing of mined materials. You will work closely with plant operators and engineers to troubleshoot operational issues, implement process improvements, and maintain high standards of quality and safety. The successful candidate will leverage their deep understanding of metallurgical principles to enhance plant performance and contribute to the profitability of this key KwaZulu-Natal based operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and optimize plant operations to achieve target recovery rates and product quality.
• Conduct metallurgical test work and analysis to identify areas for process improvement.
• Troubleshoot process upsets and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime and losses.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all processing units.
• Collaborate with the maintenance and engineering teams to ensure plant equipment reliability.
• Manage chemical consumables and ensure efficient utilization within the processing plant.

Requirements

• Degree in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in mineral processing plant operations.
• Strong understanding of flotation, leaching, and other relevant mineral processing techniques.
• Proficiency in metallurgical accounting and data analysis.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual bonus based on plant performance.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits package.
• Opportunities for cross-functional training and career advancement within the organization.
• Relocation assistance available for candidates moving to the Durban region.
• A dynamic work environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement in mining.