METALLURGISTS – (x3 positions) – KHOEMACAU COPPER MINING

EXCITING OPPORTUNITIES WITH KHOEMACAU COPPER MINING FOR METALLURGISTS – Three positions

We are looking for suitably qualified, highly motivated, talented, innovative, hands on, dynamic, team players capable of working both collaboratively and independently, with a high level of integrity, strong commitment, and a desire to deliver operational excellence while achieving Zero Harm. The positions are based at the Mine Site located between Maun and Sehithwa in Ngamiland, therefore, you must have the enthusiasm and interest to work in a remote location and in a multicultural work environment. Only Botswana Citizens may apply.

While developing the first fully mechanised underground mine in Botswana, we offer a dynamic and stimulating work environment, great culture, good benefits, a competitive salary and family friendly rosters.

• You must be familiar with the Mining Safety, Health and Environment requirements.

Deadline for Submission: 14^th May 2021. Please note that review of Applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled

BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION:

In this role, you will be responsible for the monitoring and optimisation of the metallurgical processes and practices required to attain optimum production, track and report on plant metallurgical performance and provide daily technical support and assistance to the Process Plant operation.

support to the processing crews. Your responsibility will also include managing small projects, monitoring plant operating parameters, developing and implementing metallurgical procedures that will optimise plant output, and identifying improvement opportunities across operational safety and cost reduction.

 

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervising activities aimed at achieving metallurgical efficiency on the processing plant;
• Developing and overseeing test programmes and assisting in implementing results to enhance plant performance;
• Monitoring and optimizing process plant reagents and consumption of consumables
• Compiling and interpreting statistical data for reporting and metal accounting.
• Conducting inspections and scheduling audits at the Process Plant;
• Monitoring and analysing key metallurgical performance indicators of process operations and implementing corrective measures;
• Processing and quality controlling ofcrushing, milling and flotation metallurgical parameters to achieve set recovery.
• Performing metallurgical test work (both laboratory and plant scale) to support the operations team.
• Supporting the team with the export of concentrate.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR EFFECTIVE PERFORMANCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Minerals Processing Engineering/Metallurgy/Chemical Engineering
• Minimum of 4 years mining experience in a Concentrator Plant
• Base metal processing experience in Concentrator plant;
• Strong metallurgical analysis background;
• Experienced in data analysis and interpretation.
• Hands-on experience and knowledge of test work and Lab operations; and
• Knowledge of process control systems.
• Analytical and statistical skills are needed to evaluate opportunities for process improvement or optimization, process or quality trends; and
• Understanding of SHEC policies and procedures.
• Metallurgical accounting experience
• Experience in daily reporting of metallurgical KPIs
• Product export experience will be beneficial.

 

Professional Engineer Membership (Registration with the Engineering Registration Board) and a valid Class B Driver’s License is required.