Metallurgist; D1; Pgs032/23gs

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**METALLURGIST, D1**:SERITI POWER**, PEGASUS, MPUMALANGA**

**INTERNAL & EXTERNAL**

**The role**:
Enable the business to embed continuous improvement principles and initiatives to ensure that resources are directed effectively at the highest value projects

**The duties will include but are not limited to**:

- Evaluate / analyze plant processes and systems to identify improvement opportunities
- Ensure plant laboratory systems comply with SANS
- Measure, track and manage coal quality to ensure that the product produced is within required limits
- Provide the processing plant with technical advice / support
- Assist with metallurgical accounting activities
- Assist in the implementation of critical controls to improve safety
- Implement continuous improvement initiatives to optimize plant processes that will enable delivery of the initiatives outlined in the business plan
- Develop and assist the implementation of the Seriti MOS system, ensuring that best practice and commitment from all stakeholders involved is recognized
- Planning and facilitating Reward and Recognition for BI initiatives
- Supporting and preparation for Business Strategy Sessions
- Prioritization of Business Improvement Initiatives
- Develop systems that support change initiatives to be managed locally while maintaining simplicity and promoting standardization
- Conduct yield improvement test work and investigate yield improvement opportunities
- Manage and adhere to quality management systems
- Application of appropriate analytical methods
- Continuously monitor product qualities
- Interact with marketing department for requirements
- Regular evaluation of unit process efficiencies
- Carries out responsibilities in terms of HSEC requirements
- Process investigations and test work

**You will need**:

- BSc Metallurgy / BSc Chemical Engineering / Honours / B-Tech Honours / B-Tech Mineral Processing
- 3 years’ experience in the production environment
- Coal processing plant experience
- In-depth knowledge of processing with specific experience in related process technology employed
- English Proficiency
- Proficiency in MS Office, SAP or equivalent system
- Valid Code B driver’s license
- In possession or able to obtain a valid Certificate of Fitness

**Advantageous**:

- The ability to use process explorer / Lims / Minitab / SAP software
- Advanced Lump Ore Beneficiation certificate

**Ref No: PGS032/23GS**

**Closing date: 03 May 2023**

**Read**:
Appointments will be made in line with Employment Equity targets.

All applicants are thanked for their interest.

Applications which have not been responded to within 30 days of closing date should be regarded as unsuccessful.