Shift Metallurgist - Hibberdene at Minopex

Qualification Requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent qualification  
• Diploma or Degree in Metallurgical/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
• DMS 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

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Minopex Health and Safety responsibilities.
• Identify hazards and risks while performing daily tasks and maintenance and take preventative measures.
• Identify hazards and risks while performing daily tasks and maintenance and take preventative measures.
• 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
• 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
• Operating control Room to ensure smooth plant start-up and operation
• 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
• Comply with provided systems, practices, methods, standards and procedures of the job.
• Adhere to lock out procedures at all times.
• Comply with legal and operational requirements.
• Carry out visual inspection of the working area to ensure workplace safety.
• Ensures compliance to statutory legislation and organisational requirements.
• Control and monitor all process equipment through information received from the Scada System.
• Act promptly on process defects as indicated by the Scada System.
• Identify and report any potentially unsafe conditions.
• Coordinating Process Operators and Attendants on the shift to act promptly on process defects.
• Report abnormal and unusual conditions immediately.
• Monitor and record process parameters such as flows, pressures, levels, and temperatures to ensure effective operation.
• Interact and communicate with all Process and Engineering staff.
• On instruction call-out appropriate Maintenance staff