Technology Development Specialist - Ftc 18 Months at De Beers Group

Job Description:

This is a fixed-term contract for 18 months and the work will be focused on laboratory, piloting and plant trials for novel flotation reagents and flotation processes.

• Provide input into the continued development of processing, circular and modular technologies through experimentation, operational tests and trials, and working with a wide range of suppliers including OEMs, consultants, academics, and technology providers.
• Manage, or assist in the management of, contracts with consultants involved in studies with the IDM process; liaising closely with colleagues in the Projects function to ensure smooth transition of projects through the AA governance process.
• Manage laboratory vendors through all aspects of ongoing testwork (setup, preparation, operation and data analysis)
• Input into design, demonstration and deployment of the technology at assets; particularly in the comparison of performance with existing or other emerging technologies.
• Work routinely with RDP team and ensure that models are compatible with those being used to estimate future value of the AA Group assets
• Build and maintain effective relationships with key partners and clients: inform, influence and engage.
• Build trust and credibility and manage relationships with internal network and external vendors and contacts to achieve business results.
• Promote an open and collaborative environment by encouraging the sharing of information and resources across boundaries.
• Input into the development of integrated mining and processing systems – in particular applying circular and modular design principles.

Qualifications:

• Required: An undergraduate qualification (Bachelors / Honours degree or equivalent) in a relevant (preferably Chemical / Metallurgical Engineering) technical discipline.
• Desirable: A postgraduate qualification (Masters / Doctoral degree or equivalent) in a relevant technical discipline.
• Experience working on operating flotation circuits (PGM/ Cu), laboratory flotation test work and design of flotation experiments (PGM/ Cu flotation)

Technical Knowledge: 

Operations: 

• Key value drivers within discipline's value chain and interdependence of key levers 
• Project management fundamentals 
• New technologies and their impact on operational activities  
• Business improvement tools and techniques 

Commercial: 

• Business acumen and commercial drivers of site performance 
• Basic financial metrics, modelling & budgeting tools  

Management: 

• Risk management techniques and critical controls 
• Leadership tools for implementing a culture of purpose–led high performance and change 

Compliance: 

• Safety, health and environment, legislative, statutory, regulatory and permitting requirements