Plant Metallurgist 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 integrated and coordinated
• Comply with provided systems, practices, methods, standards and procedures of the work
• Ensure adherence to the specified process parameters within the respective sections
• Conducting tests and monitoring the process performance throughout production Effective trouble shooting in case of deviations Identify, diagnose and analyse deviations and consult with Supervisor/ Management prior to implementing changes.
• Provide support and advice to responsible Supervisors/ Management
• Be responsible for all plant metallurgical actions/activities on shift
• Cover for Control Room Operators/ Section Supervisors/ Metallurgist when required
• Conduct research (literature or practical) on specific topics received from the 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
• Be involved in cost analysis exercises to 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 accuracy and availability, budget compliance and spares availability

Qualification Requirements

•  A Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma (BTech) in Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering

Experience and Skills Requirements

• 3 – 5 years’ experience in a processing environment of which at least 18 to 24 months should be as a Metallurgist
• Advanced data analysis will be advantageous Advanced process control knowledge
• Phosphate processing experience will be an advantage
• English language proficiency
• Presentation skills
• Time management skills
• Attention to detail
• Employee Relations and People Management skills
• Supervisory skills
• Financial management skills
• Computer literate in MS Office
• Valid driver’s licence code B, EB or C1
• Self-motivated induvial