Metallurgist
Core
Monitor and optimize gold processing plant performance, conduct metallurgical accounting, and oversee laboratory operations to achieve production and cost targets.
Role type
Senior metallurgist (mineral processing)
Builds
Gold production output and process efficiency
Domain
Mining / Gold processing
Required skills
Metallurgy, mineral processing, plant equipment operation, metallurgical accounting, laboratory operations, budget management, project execution, reagent management, Microsoft Office, problem-solving
Preferred skills
Online analysis systems experience
Responsibilities
Monitor day-to-day performance of all aspects of the gold processing plant, Conduct metallurgical accounting and reconciliation for gold production, Ensure production and cost targets achieved and adjust key operating parameters, Provide technical support to operations staff, Train and mentor operations staff, Monitor and optimise performance of the MSA and provide feedback to stakeholders, Oversea on-site laboratory operations, Carry out designated metallurgical test work and metallurgical duties in a professional manner, Assist in the preparation and ongoing management of department budgets and forecasts, Establish and execute short term and long-term projects aimed at improving process plant efficiency, Monitoring the availability and usage of critical process reagents and consumables