Reference Number: 012-0601KV

Job Description:

Our client, a mining house based in West Africa, is currently seeking a highly skilled Metallurgy Specialist to join their team in the mineral processing industry. The successful candidate will be responsible for analysing and developing data visualizations of the process plant, modelling and simulation of processes to identify bottlenecks and solutions to improve performance and efficiency and guiding future development processes.

Responsibilities:

• Data Analysis and Visualization: Collect, analyze, and interpret large datasets related to process plant operations, and develop interactive and dynamic visualizations to communicate insights and trends to stakeholders.
• Process Modelling and Simulation: Develop and maintain detailed models and simulations of process plant operations, including mass balance, energy balance, and equipment performance, to identify bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement.
• Bottleneck Analysis and Solution Development: Use data analysis and modelling techniques to identify bottlenecks and constraints in the process plant and develop solutions to improve performance and efficiency.
• Future Development Guidance: Use modelling and simulation techniques to guide future development processes, including the evaluation of new technologies and equipment, and the optimization of process plant design.
• Data Analysis: Collect, analyze, and interpret process data to identify opportunities for improvement and optimize process efficiency.
• Flow Sheet Development: Develop and refine process flow sheets to optimize mineral processing circuits.
• Mass Balance and Water Balance: Conduct mass balance and water balance calculations to optimize process efficiency and reduce water consumption.
• Equipment Operation and Optimization: Operate, maintain, and optimize crushers, SAG mills, Ball Mills, and Vertical Steered mills to achieve optimal process performance.
• Magnetic Separation and Spiral Gravity Concentration: Operate, maintain, and optimize magnetic separation and spiral gravity concentration circuits to achieve optimal process performance.
• Dewatering and Tailings Management: Optimize the operation of vacuum belt filtration, thickener, and flocculant plant to minimize product moisture and ensure efficient tailings storage.
• Tailings Storage Facility Design and Optimization: Ensure the tailings storage facility's design, engineering, and operation are sound, safe, and efficient, including: Reviewing and verifying the facility's design and engineering specifications, monitoring and controlling tailings deposition, water management, and rehabilitation.
• Troubleshooting: Investigate and resolve process-related issues, including equipment malfunctions, process upsets, and product quality issues.
• Process Improvement: Implement process improvements to increase efficiency, productivity, and product quality.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay up to date with industry technology advancements and identify opportunities to integrate new technologies, including artificial intelligence and machine learning, to improve process efficiency and productivity.
• Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with other departments, including maintenance, production, and quality control, to ensure effective communication and coordination.
• Data Visualization: Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards to provide real-time insights into plant performance, enabling data-driven decision-making.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, Mineral Processing, or related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in mineral processing, with a focus on process engineering and optimization.
• Experience in process design, commissioning, and optimization of mineral processing plants.
• Strong knowledge of mineral processing principles, including crushing, grinding, flotation, magnetic separation, and dewatering.
• Experience with process simulation and modeling software, such as JKSimMet, METSIM, or similar.
• Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation, with experience using statistical software, such as Excel, R, or Python.
• Experience with data visualization tools, such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar.
• Strong understanding of process safety and risk management principles.
• Experience in leading or participating in process improvement initiatives, including root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions.

Benefits and Contractual information:

• Expatriate employment position.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

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Kerrin van Schalkwyk

Executive Talent Consultant

CA Mining

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