This position will be based at the Martabe Gold Mine Site within the Processing (Metallurgy) Department and will report directly to the Senior Metallurgist.
The Plant Metallurgist is responsible for assisting in monitoring and reporting on all aspects of plant performance. This role provides technical and operational support to the Operations Team to ensure that all metallurgical parameters and control strategies in the process plant meet design specifications, with a strong focus on safety, environmental compliance, productivity, quality, and cost efficiency.
The Plant Metallurgist also supports the Data Entry Clerk in completing timely metallurgy reports, including daily, weekly, and monthly reports. Additionally, this role assists in supervising the work of Metallurgical Technicians in the metallurgical laboratory and the processing plant, including during survey campaigns to assess plant performance.
Candidates for this position are expected to meet the following qualifications and criteria:
- Tertiary qualification in Metallurgy or Mineral Processing.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a production metallurgical role within the resource sector.
- At least 1 year of hands-on experience in CIL/CIP gold processing operations.
- Solid understanding of the process flow and operational principles of a CIL Process Plant.
- Proven ability to identify sources of variability and provide practical recommendations for performance improvement.
- Demonstrated capability to supervise and coordinate the daily, weekly, and monthly activities of metallurgical technicians.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, process, and interpret data for troubleshooting plant issues.
- Comprehensive knowledge of occupational hazards and safety practices relevant to mineral processing environments.
- Proficient in both verbal and written English, with the ability to effectively understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and internet-based applications.
- Possession of a valid driver’s license.