Metallurgical Laboratory Superintendent at AECI Limited

Job Description    

• Have a comprehensive knowledge of collectors, depressants, frothers, and preferably flocculants.
• Apply this understanding to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of metallurgical processes.
• Have regular interaction with the R&D executive to ensure knowledge is achieved on a high level.
• Efficiently manage projects within set timelines and budget constraints.
• Ensure key milestones are achieved, balancing the needs of the metallurgical laboratory and customer sites
• Manage resources effectively to meet project deadlines in the metallurgical laboratory and at customer sites.
• Develop and lead a high-performance team, aligning their performance with AECI's management system and values.
• Lead the developmental metallurgists in regular project update presentations
• Ensure strict compliance with legal, environmental, and risk management standards.
• Implement and uphold best practices in metallurgical laboratory processes and customer site operations.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with relevant stakeholders, including management, vendor managers, and commercial partners.
• Foster open communication and collaboration to enhance project success and overall departmental objectives.
• Play a key role in asset maintenance by adhering to a preventative maintenance plan for metallurgical process equipment in the laboratory and customer sites where applicable.
• Ensure equipment reliability and longevity through proactive maintenance strategies.
• Develop and manage budgets for assays, presenting monthly expenditure reports.
• Propose and implement cost-saving initiatives while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Transfer gained knowledge to the plant for optimizing current reagents manufactured.
• Contribute to the development of new reagents under the leadership of the R&D Exec to give the company a competitive edge.
• Advise on reagent improvements and ensuring alignment with company goals.
• Supply competitor product analyses to the product team for strategic planning.
• Stay informed about industry trends and advancements to inform decision-making processes.

Qualifications & Experience    

• Grade 12
• Bachelor’s degree or Advanced Diploma - Metallurgical/Chemical Engineering or BSc
• Registered with SAIMM,MMMA and ECSA
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in metallurgical facility as Supervisory level
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Mineral processing background
• Written and verbal communication skills