Plant Metallurgist - Mokopane at Ivanhoe Mines

Suitable candidate must possess the following minimum qualifications and skills:

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering
• Valid South African Driving License 

Suitable candidate must have the following work experience:

• Minimum of 6 years' experience in a PGM production plant.
• Proven plant operation experience in PGM plant crushing, grinding and flotation 
• Detailed knowledge of mineralogy and its effects on plant performance 
• Computer literate with Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook and Internet

Your successful candidate will be responsible for, but not be limited to:

• The Plant metallurgist will be responsible for monitoring and improving plant performance, champion process optimisation, metallurgical accounting and reporting, production planning, project support, mineralogy, chemical assays, metallurgical test work and operations teams across site. 
• Operations readiness
• Owner team commissioning of the concentrator 
• Adhere apply SHE and OHS principles
• Ensure compliance with HR policies, procedures and standards. 
• Champion metallurgical and capital improvement projects 
• Manage metallurgical lab test program 
• Provide direction as well as share technical knowledge and experience to improve team performance 
• Provide metallurgical support to operational teams to achieve optimal throughout, grade and recovery 
• Lead daily, weekly, and monthly reporting on metallurgical plant performance 
• Apply the Ivanplats principles in all team interactions and take personal responsibility for your safety and others to ensure zero harm and elimination of fatalities and loss time injuries in accordance with the Standards, and Mine Health and Safety Act. 
• Work accurately under pressure and demonstrate a high level of managerial skills as a leader of a team of professionals and departments heads
• Responsibility for effective execution of Stay in Business (SIB) projects of the section.
• Demonstrate effective financial control, budgeting and forecasting over the section.
• Liaise with suppliers.