OB DESCRIPTION

Process Operator

Lumwana Mine, Solwezi, Zambia.

Reporting to: Senior Shift Supervisor

Lumwana Mining Company Limited (LMC), a copper mining company owned by Barrick Gold Corporation is situated in the Northwestern region of Zambia, some 300 km west of the Zambian Copperbelt and 95 km southwest of the provincial capital of Solwezi. The mine is a multi-pit, multi staged operation mining approximately 100MT of ore and waste per annum and producing copper concentrates containing an average of 120,000 tonnes of copper metal per year over a twenty (20) year mine life, making Lumwana the largest single open cut copper mine in Africa. The Company is now looking for an experienced and qualified individual to be considered for the position of Process Operator.

Role Summary

Reporting to the Senior Shift Supervisor, your duties will include but not limited to the following;

Responsibilities

Ensure the efficient transfer of ore and waste through the Processing plant in sufficient quantity as required to maintain circuit parameters as directed by the Senior Shift Supervisor.
Ensure the optimal utilization of all fixed plant throughout the processing area as required to maintain circuit parameters.
Ensure the effective use of grinding media and chemical reagents.
Record all operating parameters and changes as required by the Senior Shift Supervisor
Maintain communications with Shift and Supervisors, all other Processing personnel, Maintenance personnel, Electrical personnel and Metallurgical personnel as and when required.
Maintain all applicable safety standards for yourself and those fellow workers within your area of responsibility.
Maintain a clean and orderly workplace by controlling placement of supplies, spillage cleanup and normal housekeeping duties
Participate in Sag and Ball Mill reline activities
Experience & Qualifications

Grade 12 School Certificate
Ability to show initiative and have good interpersonal skills.
Able to pass pre-employment medical.
Good communication skills in the English language and comprehension.
Must be willing to comply with LCM safe working practices and standards
A minimum of 1 year experience working in the process plant
Experience in mill relining will be an added advantage
Zambian Nationals who meet requirements for this position and are resident in Zambia are strongly encouraged to apply

If you meet the requirements, submit your online application by clicking ‘APPLY NOW’.

Applicants may be subjected to any of the following: a Security and / or Police Clearance Check; a Competence Assessment, Qualifications, Credit and Reference Checks.