Metallurgist, D1, PGS061/24GS at Seriti

The role:

• The role is to enable the business to embed continuous improvement principles and initiatives to ensure that resources are directed effectively at the highest value projects

Responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Evaluate / analyze plant processes and systems to identify improvement opportunities
• Ensure plant laboratory systems comply with SANS
• Measure, track and manage coal quality to ensure that the product produced is within required limits
• Provide the processing plant with technical advice / support
• Assist with metallurgical accounting activities
• Assist in the implementation of critical controls to improve safety
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to optimize plant processes that will enable delivery of the initiatives outlined in the business plan
• Develop and assist the implementation of the Seriti MOS system, ensuring that best practice and commitment from all stakeholders involved is recognized
• Planning and facilitating Reward and Recognition for BI initiatives
• Supporting and preparation for Business Strategy Sessions
• Prioritization of Business Improvement Initiatives
• Develop systems that support change initiatives to be managed locally while maintaining simplicity and promoting standardization
• Conduct yield improvement test work and investigate yield improvement opportunities
• Manage and adhere to quality management systems
• Application of appropriate analytical methods
• Continuously monitor product qualities
• Interact with marketing department for requirements
• Regular evaluation of unit process efficiencies
• Carries out responsibilities in terms of HSEC requirements
• Process investigations and Test work

Requirements:

• BSc Met (Extractive) / BSc Chemical Engineering / Mineral Processing Honours / B-Tech Honours / B-Tech
• 4 years’ relevant working experience in a mining environment of which at least 1 year is in a supervisory capacity at an operation (this can be cumulative acting experience)
• Coal processing plant experience
• In-depth knowledge of Processing
• English Proficiency
• Proficiency in MS Office, SAP or equivalent system
• Valid Code B driver’s license
• In possession or able to obtain a valid Certificate of Fitness

Advantageous:

• Ability to use process explorer / LIMS / Minitab / SAP software