Technician: Flotation Group at Mintek

Job description

KEY PERFOMANCE AREAS:

• Assume the responsibility of Leader on selected MPD’s bench scale tests and pilot plant campaigns.
• Assist with the construction, commissioning and operation of pilot plants and laboratory test equipment of either Flotation or Comminution Group.
• Conduct laboratory experiments and participate in the execution of pilot plants.
• Assist chief investigators to meet the technical objectives of projects and contribute to technical problem solving.
• Train contract workers and operators in the safe and correct use of equipment and in the execution of laboratory and pilot plant-procedures.
• Independently manage unit operations that form part of larger projects. This include planning, staffing, operation, quality control and reporting on those unit operations.
• Perform basic calculations related to the execution of laboratory experiments and pilot plant operations.
• Assume responsibility for calibration of equipment, pH electrodes etc..
• Ensure that data are correctly logged and monitor the accuracy of data that are reported.
• Ensure that all SHEQ matters are fully complied with at all times.
• Ensure that equipment is used correctly and responsibly to avoid, or minimize, damage thereof.

Minimum requirements

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree / BTech degree in Chemical Engineering / Extractive Metallurgy is required.
• At least 2 years’ experience on the operation of relevant MPD unit operations such as flotation testwork, sample preparation, comminution bench scale tests, milling circuits, operation of crushers, flotation processes or more than 5 years broad-based experience across in a MPD processing environment.