Job Overview

The plant Metallurgist is a key member of the technical and projects function responsible for the development and optimization of plant parameters and ensuring continuous process improvements and business growth.

In the absence of specific orders and/or directives, the process metallurgist is expected to exercise initiative using experience and good judgment without sacrificing safety or environmental responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory test work for material characterization, process optimization, research and development, and preparation of technical reports.
• Promote health and safety in the workplace and comply with required front-line supervisors’ safety roles and responsibilities, policies, and regulations.
• Identify and promote continuous plant improvement to achieve and surpass metallurgical Key Performance Indicators.
• Provide day-to-day technical metallurgical support and coaching to plant operations.
• Monitor PSD, density profiles, reagent dosages, and evaluate metallurgical performance and survey programs to improve plant recovery and costs.
• Prepare daily strategy guidelines for operators by developing standard operating procedures and ensure correct operation, inspection, and calibration of process equipment.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-shift senior metallurgists to ensure smooth transition between rotations in order to provide continuous operational support.

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships.
• Self-motivated.
• Ready to work in shifts and long hours.
• Sober-minded.
• Good human relations.
• Assertive and able to earn the respect of fellow employees.
• Meet physical and mental requirements for the job, such as performing tasks while standing, walking, climbing, and squatting.

Qualification and Membership

• University degree in Metallurgy/Chemical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Grade 12 Full Certificate.
• Member of the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ).

Work Experience

• At least 2-3 years in a similar capacity.