Metallurgist

Description

• An exciting opportunity exists for a Metallurgist on a 2-year fixed term contract in the Processing Operations department
• Reporting to the Superintendent Metallurgy and CPC
• The primary purpose of this position is to optimize the production process and to review operation practices, methodology and technological application to achieve a safe, low cost and efficient operation
• This includes the investigation of process alternatives both technically and economically and to provide advice for metallurgical operations of the plant

Duties

• Maintains HSE standards
• Develops and maintains an effective team by participating in the development of graduate metallurgists and/or Improvement Laboratory operators
• Provides the team with adequate resources, supervises it, and constantly follows up on progress to ensure that it performs its work effectively
• Conducts routine process inspections and audits as set out in the Metallurgist Weekly Check Sheets
• Provides input into the operating metallurgical philosophy
• Designs metallurgical test work, including the planning, execution, and recommendations to the Superintendent Metallurgy
• Provides advice with regards to improvement of longer-term operational processes to achieve and exceed planned efficiency
• Calculates the production capabilities of processing equipment and suggests ways for optimizing equipment
• Prepares business cases for the implementation of new technology, chemicals, or process changes
• Identifies capital expenditure over a 5-year period and submits request to Superintendent Metallurgy
• Analyses, evaluates, and conducts research to reduce production costs and improve process efficiency
• Monitors the outcome of the process improvement

Requisites

• Minimum Requirements of the Role:
• Grade 12 Certificate with 20 points
• A recognized Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Engineering Degree/Bachelor of Technology in Chemical/Metallurgical/Mineral Processing (NQF Level 7/8)
• OR
• A recognized National Diploma in Chemical/ Metallurgical/ Mineral Processing (NQF Level 6)
• Bachelor / BEng / BTech degree: A minimum of five (5) years working experience as a Metallurgist/ Chemical Engineer in a hydrometallurgical processing plant environment & registration as professional engineer
• National Diploma: A minimum of Seven (7) years working experience as a Metallurgist/ Chemical Engineer in a hydrometallurgical processing plant processing environment
• A valid Code B drivers license
• A police certificate of conduct not older than six months is required
• A record will not automatically disqualify candidates
• Required Competencies and Skills:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Problem solving skills.
• Continuous Improvement
• Quality Assurance
• Technical Expertise
• Solid proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint) and SAP

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