TECHNICAL SUPERINTENDENT (METALLURGY) – Sandfire

Key Performance Areas

• Manage metallurgical projects from initiation through to initial cost benefit and calculations.
• Assist in the development, implementation and monitoring adherence to appropriate new procedures, processes, and technologies to ensure the safe and efficient operation of assets.
• Assist in the preparation and ongoing management of departmental budgets and forecasts.
• Ensure metallurgical efficiency and productivity to meet budget commitments – both quality & quantity.
• Monitor through appropriately developed reporting systems plant performance and plan and recommend future plant and equipment requirements and cost improvement strategies.
• Develop, plan, and implement and oversee strategies for continuous improvement in the plant metallurgical performance.
• Set, monitor, and report on all metallurgical parameters and control strategies in the process plant.
• Work closely with the laboratory functions to ensure the best available sampling and assay techniques are used.
• Manage the Process Engineers / Metallurgy team daily and provide direction as required.
• Lead and motivate staff and plan their training to improve their performance and develop their skills.
• Provide technical input for development and updating of all process training manuals

Technical Competencies

• Strong verbal and written communication skills,
• Organisational and interpersonal skills
• Excellent problem solving and decision-making abilities

Behaviours / Personal Attributes

• Proven leadership skills
• Experience in managing and developing people
• Ability to work under time constraints and deadlines

Qualification & Experience

• Degree in Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering and similar field of expertise, or equivalent experience.
• Eligible for or is registered with the Engineers Registration Board
• Minimum of 10 years’ technical experience in a similar industry
• In-depth practical knowledge of methods and procedures related to Copper recovery plants and procedures