Junior Metallurgist - North West at Tharisa

Purpose of Role

The Junior Metallurgist is responsible for ensuring that the plant processes operate safely and efficiently in order to produce the quality and quantity of products planned. Influence and advise production staff to ensure stable and efficient operation of the processing plant

Role Context

• Support Metallurgist on test work & projects
• Work closely with other discipline Engineers, Designers and Project Managers as a key team player within an integrated multi-disciplinary project delivery team
• Support technical troubleshooting, optimization, maintenance, commissioning & start-up activities
• Aid in the completion of mass & energy balance, flowsheet development & other process related calculations
• Participate in the testing of equipment either in-house or on client sites as well as develop and implement new processes, designs and/or technologies
• Liaise with clients, contractor representatives and/or project field personnel as necessary to assist with meeting key project deliverables with the ability to identify, troubleshoot and resolve arising issues on time
• Conduct work in a professional manner and communicate a positive image personally and of the project

Requirements

Qualifications

• Grade 12/ NQF Level 4
• Diploma or degree in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering/ Metallurgy

Job Specific Experience

• At least Two years’ experience as metallurgist trainee in processing plants
• Lab and/or pilot scale experience
• Mineral processing, Hydrometallurgy & Pyrometallurgy knowledge
• Computer Literate 
• Valid driver’s license