Technician: Flotation Group at Mintek

Job description

KEY PERFORMANCE 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 is correctly logged and monitor the accuracy of data that is 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.

Execution, People and planning

• Performs highly complex laboratory data acquisition, manipulation, reduction and analysis.
• Compiles data and computes results, ensuring quality control and compliance with protocols, and provides comprehensive analysis of results to researchers.
• Sets-up, calibrates, operates and maintains sophisticated equipment and facilities.
• Reviews experimental and test results to ascertain their validity and the reliability of the data and to ensure proper functioning of the equipment.
•  Participates in the design of experiments and may develop and coordinate specific aspects of the research.
• Selects, modifies and adapts equipment, facilities and instrumentation to specific project requirements.

Minimum requirements

• Minimum: BTech degree in Chemical Engineering / Extractive Metallurgy is required.
• Ideal: MTech in Chemical Engineering / Extractive Metallurgy
• Minimum experience: On-the-job training gained after graduation.
• Ideal experience: 3 years’ experience in the operation of relevant mineral processing unit operations such as flotation test work, sample preparation, comminution bench scale tests, milling circuits, operation of crushers, flotation processes.
• Or more than 5 years broad-based experience across mineral processing environment.