Metallurgical Technicians - Saldanha Bay Rural at Minopex

Description

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

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with WCPO’s Health, Safety & Environmental requirements
• Ensure that Process activities are communicated and implemented.
• Comply with provided systems, practices, methods, standards and procedures of the work
• Ensure adherence to the specified process parameters within the respective sections
• Effective trouble shooting in case of deviations
• Identify, diagnose and analyse deviations and consult with Shift Supervisor/ Senior Metallurgical Team prior to implementing changes
• Provide technical support and advice to responsible shift personnel and feedback to Senior Metallurgical Team.
• Be responsible for implementing required plant metallurgical actions/activities on shift
• Cover for Control Room Operators/ Section Supervisors when required
• Conduct research (literature or practical) on specific topics received from the Senior Metallurgist/Process Superintendent / Plant Manager / 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
• Evaluate the viability of implementing projects and make necessary recommendations for changes in the process
• 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
• Perform administrative duties to ensure record and reporting accuracy and availability and reagent stock management.

Qualification Requirements

• A National Diploma in Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering

Experience and Skills Requirements

• 1 – 2 years’ experience in a processing environment
• Phosphate processing experience will be an advantage
• English language proficiency
• Presentation skills
• Time management skills
• Attention to detail
• Employee Relations and People Management skills
• Computer literate in MS Office
• Valid driver’s licence code B, EB or C1