Reporting to Senior Geo Metallurgist, the role of a Geo metallurgist is to oversee performance of the ROM pad Stockpile and Expit sampling, GeoMet testworks, Ore Hardness, flotation test works, screen analysis tests, Metallurgical tests as directed by the Senior Geo Metallurgist. Improve and maintain performance in terms of safety, production, and cost control.\u00a0
\nYour duties will include but are not limited to the following:<\/p>\n
Promote and comply with the Occupational Health & Safety Policy.\u00a0
\nEnsure personnel are adequately inducted in their work area and are aware of all workplace rules and critical procedures and contribute to site safety policy and new initiatives as directed by management.
\nWorking on metallurgical strategy and plans developed with Metallurgical Superintendent, implement agreed plant operating parameters in liaison with Plant Coordinators.
\nMonitor all stages of the metallurgical process to allow adjustments to process controls to enhance plant performance.
\n\u00a0Responsible for Flotation test works (Geo-Met) used for ore classification by mineral resource team (Geologists).
\nProvide support to shift Met when overloaded with production issues.
\nInvestigate performance issues, initiate test work, trials and strategy to resolve and for continuous improvement.
\nResponsible for reagents testing collectors, Frother, Flocculants and depressants to establish the most suitable reagent and optimum dosage for the ore being treated.
\nCarry out flotation test to determine maximum copper concentrate grade and copper in final tailings achievable for a given ore prior to feeding the Plant and advise mining team accordingly.
\nOptimize metallurgical mineral processing performance by conducting Gyratory crusher closed side setting measurement, SAG and Ball mill grind media level determination and mill liner thickness measurement, hydrocyclones, flotation cells, Jameson cell and instream Analysers inspections.
\nEnsure quality concentrate production and high recovery of metal at the budgeted process operating cost.
\nConduct laboratory flotation test work, plant surveys and plant trials and interpret analytical results. Communicate results to internal teams and management via written reports and verbal PowerPoint presentations.\u00a0
\nPropose and direct investigations into technical and operating problems to recommend action and, where appropriate, adopt new scientific techniques and technology to improve process efficiency and product quality.\u00a0
\nAnalyze operational data (plant data) to identify recovery, concentrate quality and cost improvement opportunities.
\nSupervise Metallurgical Laboratory.<\/p>\n
To be considered for the position, you must meet the following requirements:<\/p>\n
Full Grade 12 School Certificate
\nMinimum of Degree in Metallurgy or Mineral Processing or Chemical Engineering or any related field.
\nMinimum of 2 years\u2019 experience in large copper concentrators\u00a0and process mineralogy (Optical microscopy.)
\nExperience and specialised training in geo-met test works will be an added advantage.
\nExcellent Knowledge of computers, Microsoft office package and power point (Excel & Word processing)
\nGood communication skills.
\nWillingness to learn and adaptable.<\/p>\n
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