Senior Process Operator - Beneficiation Plant

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 560,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided or living-out

Medical aid and retirement fund

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly experienced Senior Process Operator to join a beneficiation plant team in Upington. You will operate and monitor crushers, screens, mills, flotation cells, and filters to ensure optimal mineral recovery and product quality.

You will uphold safety, environmental standards, troubleshoot issues, and contribute to process improvements, with training opportunities and accommodation support available in a demanding industrial setting.

Qualifications

• Relevant technical qualification (NQF level 3 or 4 in Mining or Mineral Processing Operations) or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Process Operator in a mineral beneficiation or chemical processing plant.
• Proven ability to operate and monitor complex processing equipment.
• Strong understanding of mineral processing principles, particularly flotation and gravity separation.
• Commitment to safety, environmental compliance, and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor processing plant equipment, including crushers, screens, mills, flotation cells, and filters.
• Ensure adherence to all operational procedures, safety protocols, and environmental standards.
• Control and adjust process parameters to optimize mineral recovery and meet product specifications.
• Perform routine checks and basic maintenance on plant equipment.
• Identify and report any operational issues, equipment malfunctions, or safety hazards to supervisors.

Skills

Process operation

Safety compliance

Troubleshooting

Mineral processing knowledge

Education

NQF Level 3/4 in Mining or Mineral Processing Operations

Job description

Our client is looking for a highly experienced Senior Process Operator to join their beneficiation plant team in Upington . In this role, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of various processing equipment, ensuring optimal mineral recovery and product quality. You will monitor plant performance, troubleshoot operational issues, and contribute to process improvements. This position is essential for maintaining the productivity and efficiency of the mineral processing operations, working within a dedicated team committed to excellence and safety in a challenging industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor processing plant equipment, including crushers, screens, mills, flotation cells, and filters.
• Ensure adherence to all operational procedures, safety protocols, and environmental standards.
• Control and adjust process parameters to optimize mineral recovery and meet product specifications.
• Perform routine checks and basic maintenance on plant equipment.
• Identify and report any operational issues, equipment malfunctions, or safety hazards to supervisors.

Requirements

• Relevant technical qualification (e.g., NQF Level 3 or 4 in Mining or Mineral Processing Operations) or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Process Operator in a mineral beneficiation or chemical processing plant.
• Proven ability to operate and monitor complex processing equipment.
• Strong understanding of mineral processing principles, particularly flotation and gravity separation.
• Commitment to safety, environmental compliance, and operational efficiency.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for shift allowances.
• Opportunity to work at a key processing facility in Upington.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund benefits.
• Accommodation provided or a generous living-out allowance.
• Training and development opportunities to enhance operational skills.