Plant Metallurgist - XRT

KwaZulu-Natal
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Mining
Reference: 111336

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Vacancy Details

Employer: Minopex

Introduction

This position will be based at Highbury in the South Coast of KZN

Description

The purpose of this position is to continuously monitor production outputs and optimise process efficiency in line with plant capacity and sound processing principles.

Duties and Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with SCPO’s Health and Safety responsibilities.
Ensure that Process activities are integrated and coordinated.
Comply with provided systems, practices, methods, standards and procedures of the work.
Setup XRT sorting equipment KPIs, performance monitoring and maintenance system
Setup XRT sorting equipment efficiency reports and ensure feedback to manufacturer in cases of remote support requirements
Conduct efficiency tests on the XRT machine, compile performance reports and deviation action plans
Ensure the adherence to the specified process parameters within the respective sections
Effective trouble shooting in case of deviations on the XRT sorting machines
Identify, diagnose and analyse deviations and consult with the Supervisor / Management prior to implementing changes.
Provide support and advice to responsible Supervisors / Management.
Conduct research (literature or practical) on specific topics received from the Process Superintendent / Plant Manager or Client.
Conduct test and project work in the laboratory and do physical tests in the plant and consolidate test results with past reports and other findings.
Conduct cost analysis exercises to evaluate the viability of implementing projects and make necessary recommendations for changes in the process.
Perform administrative duties to ensure record accuracy and availability and budget compliance.
Ensure adherence to Client quality requirements by monitoring laboratory feedback and ensuring the implementation of corrective measures.
Continuously monitor the production process to ensure adherence to ISO and legislative standards/requirements.
Assist in compiling the Processing budget by providing information based on operational and resource requirements.
Perform administrative duties to ensure record accuracy and availability and budget compliance.

Qualification Requirements

A Bachelor’s Degree in Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering

Experience and Skills Requirements

5 years’ experience in a processing environment of which at least 18 to 24 months should be as a Metallurgist with X-ray sorting technology (XRT)
Lithium plant processing experience
Experience of working with Tomra sorting technology will be an added advantage
Metallurgical efficiency and test work reporting skills
English language proficiency
Computer literate in MS Office
Presentation skills
Time management skills
Attention to detail
Employee Relations and People Management skills
Supervisory skills
Financial management skills
Valid driver’s license code B, EB or C1

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About Minopex

Established in response to an industry trend towards outsourcing the operational aspects of minerals processing, Minopex has grown to become a leading specialist in the field of outsourced operation and maintenance (O&M) of metal and mineral processing facilities in the coal, platinum, gold, iron ore and diamond industries. The company is internationally acknowledged for its quality service and high standards and few mining companies run their mineral processing plants as efficiently.

Minopex sets itself apart from its competition by focusing on quality related service at market related prices and company employees fully embrace this ethos, which has become one of the company’s cornerstones of success.