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Plant Metallurgist - Mining - Northern Cape

Plant Metallurgist - Mining - Northern Cape

AGC Recruitment Pty LtdKathu, Northern Cape, South Africa
30+ days ago
Job description

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.

    • Knowledge, Skills & Competencies

    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 :

  • Root Cause Analysis.
  • Problem Solving.
  • Trend Analysis & Report Writing.

    • Systems Knowledge :

  • MS Office (Advanced).
  • JDE, MES, Scada systems.
  • 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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    Mining Northern Cape • Kathu, Northern Cape, South Africa