Plant Metallurgist

The Metallurgist is responsible for the efficient operation of the process plants on the sampling and mining vessels, and ensuring procedures conform with Group standards and policies. They are responsible for giving the Executive assurance that the sampling and mining process plants are optimised and ensures quality control and improvements to plant design and equipment to maximise plant efficiencies. It is an office-based position with the METALLURGIST expected to spend 50% of their time at sea roving between the vessels.

**Requirements**:

- Degree: Mineral Processing and / or Extractive Metallurgy
- Diamond process plants on mining and / or offshore installations (min 10 years experience)
- SCADA & PLC System experience

Duties include:

- Directs & coordinates the efficient & safe operation of the sampling & mining plants according to Group policy & procedures
- Ensures sampling & mining plant targets are met
- Schedule sampling & mining plant maintenance in conjunction with OTMs
- Ensuring all statutory documentation pertaining to diamond recovery is compliant
- Product quality control for sampling & mining plants
- Planning & implementation of all process plant test work & relevant tracer tests
- Training & development of plant personnel
- Implementation of planned continuous improvement
- Manage daily and monthly Plant reports from ships
- Internal reports on continuous improvement
- Plan and schedule Plant team rotations in conjunction with Offshore Mining Managers
- Manage plant personnel placement, training, personal growth and development
- Ensure Plant team performance evaluations are done as directed

**Job Type**: Permanent

**Salary**: R73,500.00 - R85,000.00 per month