Metallurgical Solutions Specialist at Fraser Alexander (Pty) Ltd.

Description

• This position exists to investigate, identify, develop and implement new and existing metallurgical technologies in unique combinations on projects that will transform mine waste into triple bottom line value thus, providing new metallurgical solutions (NMS) globally.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Project management

• Existing project support – technological improvement to ensure efficiency.
• New project support – implement new metallurgical solutions to diversify our mineral processing service offering.

NextGen Solutions

• Assist the Mineral Processing team to develop and implement operational readiness plans.
• Develop equipment and operational costing models for Fine and Ultra-fine Mineral Recovery, Supermag, Filtered Tailings and any other NMS.
• Consultant liaison to understand needs and opportunities in the market and integration of the Mineral Processing and Tailings divisions to deliver on differentiating NMS.

Communication, consultation and knowledge sharing

• Client liaison to understand needs, opportunities and NMS implementation.
• Ongoing knowledge transfer through coaching, mentoring and thought leadership.
• Skills transfer – guide technical and operational teams.

Continuous improvement

• Suggest, create, champion and implement new Special Projects to manage via the SPO.
• Enhance SHEQ and apply the organisation’s ESG principles.
• Continuous review and improvement on efficiency of new solutions being implemented – data gathering, analysis, improvement.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree / diploma in chemical, mineral processing or metallurgical engineering or other relevant.
• A business qualification will be advantageous.
• Leadership development.

EXPERIENCE

• 20+ years’ experience in metallurgical projects and business development.
• In depth understanding of mineral processing, process risk, management, operations, estimating, budgeting, cost control, and the mining industry.
• RSA, Africa and International experience in the mining industry.
• Implementation of new innovations and evolution within the mining industry.
• Leadership experience.
• Ability to think strategically and execute initiatives or projects  aligned with the company’s vision for the future.  

SKILLS, QUALITIES AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Operational management
• Proposal and report writing
• Strategic thinking
• Negotiation skills
• Business Plan Development
• Asset management
• Emotional Intelligence
• Change management
• Accountability

Other requirements

• Travel when required to current operations and new jurisdictions (Local RSA, Africa and International).

Closing date: 22 November 2023