Metallurgist at Komatsu Mining

Job Specification (not totally inclusive)

• Managing Metallurgy Department.
• Defining and monitoring welding procedures for JGA.
• Leading, directing, and supporting all aspect of the metallurgical laboratory.
• Cost center planning and management.
• Monitoring and analysing key metallurgical performance indicators of process operations and recommend corrective actions to senior management.
• Recognizes material and process deficiencies, develops, and implements innovative solutions.
• Responsible for carrying out supplier audits in relation to heat treatment, foundry, forging and welding procedures.
• Incoming material testing and qualification.
• Responsible for carrying out metallurgical failure analysis and reporting of findings.
• Collaborate with other stakeholders to optimize the processes.
• Participating in root cause failure investigation for process and product improvement during warranty dispute related to metallurgical issues; and
• Directing and supporting continuous improvement projects in various departments.

Minimum Skills required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical/Engineering.
• Must have 5 years’ experience working in a similar position in heavy Engineering environment.
• Extensive knowledge of metallurgy, welding, and non-destructive testing.
• Must be computer literate in Microsoft Office suite.
• Must have own transport and valid license; and

Behavioural Competencies required.

• Must have sound decision making, organizational skills as well as strong customer service focus;
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and projects simultaneously with the ability to adapt to the changing needs of the business; and
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as ability to work independently and self-directed.