Process Manager

2 months ago


Johannesburg, South Africa STELO Full time

**Job Title**:Process Manager Lithium Mining Process Plant (Commissioning and Operations)

**Location**:Mali

**Job Type**:Contract, On-site on rotation basis, 6 weeks on, 3 weeks off

**Reports To**:Operations Executive / Plant General Manager

**Job Overview**:
**Key Responsibilities**:

- ** Plant Commissioning and Start-Up**
- Lead the commissioning phase, coordinating with engineering teams, vendors, and contractors to ensure equipment is installed, calibrated, and functional according to specifications.
- Develop and oversee commissioning checklists, test plans, and start-up procedures to validate equipment performance and process parameters.
- Conduct system tests, troubleshoot start-up issues, and implement adjustments to bring the plant to an operational state.
- Oversee training programs to ensure plant personnel are well-prepared and knowledgeable about start-up protocols and safety procedures.
- ** Operational Readiness**
- Develop and implement operational readiness plans, ensuring all processes, resources, and systems are in place for seamless transition to operational production.
- Coordinate with procurement, maintenance, and safety teams to establish protocols, inventory, and support systems necessary for smooth, continuous operations.
- Design and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs), maintenance schedules, and performance metrics to ensure safe, efficient plant operations from day one.
- ** Plant Operations Management**
- Oversee daily operations to ensure production goals are met, managing process control and optimization to maximize lithium yield and product quality.
- Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify areas for improvement and initiate corrective actions as needed.
- Lead the processing team, providing guidance, training, and mentorship to process engineers, operators, and support staff.
- ** Safety and Environmental Compliance**
- Establish and enforce safety protocols and procedures in compliance with local regulations and company policies, conducting regular safety audits and risk assessments.
- Ensure environmental controls are in place to minimize impact, manage waste, and meet environmental standards.
- Promote a strong safety culture, proactively identifying and mitigating potential hazards.

**Requirements**:

- Education: Bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mineral Processing, or a related field. A Masters degree is a plus.
- Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in mineral processing, with at least 3 years in a managerial role overseeing plant commissioning, start-up, or operational management, ideally within lithium or battery metals processing.
- Technical Skills:

- Strong expertise in process control, plant commissioning, and operations management.
- Proficiency in process engineering software, as well as data analysis tools for performance monitoring and troubleshooting.
- Experience with lithium processing technologies, such as crushing, grinding, flotation, magnetic separation, etc.
- Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead a team, with a focus on safety, motivation, and high performance in a remote, challenging environment.
- Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (French and or Chinese language skills are highly advantageous).
- Compliance Knowledge: Familiarity with international safety and environmental standards in the mining industry, as well as local regulatory requirements.
- Adaptability: Willingness to work in a remote location in Mali and adapt to the challenges of a dynamic mining environment.

**Preferred Qualifications**:

- Fluency in French and or Chinese.
- Prior experience in African mining operations or other remote project sites.
- Demonstrated expertise in commissioning and start-up of lithium or other mineral processing plants.

**Working Conditions**:

- The position entails working in a remote environment on a 6 week on, 3 week off rotation, and managing the various challenges and requirements of a high-demand mining operation.


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