Summary
Date Posted: Monday, August 26 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The primary purpose of this role is to translate and combine mineralogical, metallurgical and geological information of relevance to mining and processing for improved mine planning, ore control, operations and processing. He or she will utilise their expertise in Geology and Mineralogy to assess the variability of ore bodies and develop strategies to maximise resource recovery and minimise value mineral losses and operational costs. This role requires a combination of technical skills, analytical capabilities, and strong communication abilities to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and drive operational excellence.

Job responsibilities
• Supervise Mineralogy technicians and plan daily, weekly and monthly tasks.
• Conduct detailed mineralogical analyses of ore and process plant samples using various techniques such as optical microscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), and other advanced analytical methods.
• Interpretation of data and images in order to identify mineral phases, grain size distribution, liberation and mineral associations within the ore.
• Accountable for the management and operation of the mineralogy and geometallurgy laboratory
• Implement conventional and specialized approaches to generate high quality data and images from challenging sample materials
• Capture and analyse data using general software (e.g., Microsoft Excel) and specialized systems such as Mineralogic
• Geometallurgical Modelling:
• Integrate geological, mineralogical, and metallurgical data to generate predictive models for ore behaviour during mining and processing.
• Sampling and QA/QC:
• Verify the accuracy and reliability of laboratory data and provide guidance on corrective actions when necessary.
• Conduction Bench scale Geometallurgical testwork (Comminution/ or Flotation)
• Reporting and Documentation:
• Prepare comprehensive reports, technical memos, and presentations summarising mineralogical findings, geometallurgical models, and optimisation recommendations.
• Communicate findings to stakeholders including management, technical teams, and external partners.
• Competencies
• Operate within and observe all relevant and applicable industry standards, guidelines, and regulatory
• requirements;
• Maintain HSE standards and ensure strict compliance within the area of operation;
• Technical Support:
• Interpret mineralogical data in real-time to troubleshoot operational issues, optimise process performance, and address challenges related to ore variability.
• Training, Research and Development:
• Develop the Geometallurgy and Process Mineralogy Technicians’ capacity though structured training programs.
• Stay abreast of advancements in mineralogical and geometallurgical techniques, tools, and technologies.
• Conduct research studies and participate in industry collaborations to develop innovative solutions for improving resource characterisation and process optimisation.
• Assist in achieving the Laboratory production and consumables budget by:
• Complying with agreed sample workloads
• Closely monitoring the usage of consumables
• meeting turnaround times for results
• Innovation and creativity within the mineralogy laboratory, proposing ideas for workflow enhancements within the broader team;
• Liaise and engage with a variety of team members, internal and external clients regarding projects and workflows;
• Maintain a client-focused approach, ensuring timely, budget-compliant, and high-quality project deliveries;
• Participate in metallurgical and geological surveys;
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Senior Specialist in the section.
• Commitment to SHEC performance;
• Good leadership and motivational skills;
• Strong drive and personal sense of ownership and accountability;
• Strong ability to task assign and build working relations, including a balance of assertiveness and cooperation;
• Excellent cognitive and analytical skills;
• Affinity to perform technical research and development;
• Accustomed to carrying out advanced calculations and possess ability to analyse and understand highly complex and statistical metallurgical and mineralogical data;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and able to assemble data and provide clear and accurate operational performance reports in both an upward and downward direction;
• Ability to work autonomously and maintain self-discipline under pressure;

Key Job Attributes
• Commitment to SHEC performance;
• Good leadership and motivational skills;
• Strong drive and personal sense of ownership and accountability;
• Strong ability to task assign and build working relations, including a balance of assertiveness and cooperation;
• Excellent cognitive and analytical skills;
• Affinity to perform technical research and development;
• Accustomed to carrying out advanced calculations and possess ability to analyse and understand highly complex and statistical metallurgical and mineralogical data;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and able to assemble data and provide clear and accurate operational performance reports in both an upward and downward direction;
• Ability to work autonomously and maintain self-discipline under pressure;
• Be diligent and thorough in approach;
• Be enthusiastic and pro-active in manner;
• Computer fluency is a must;
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment;
• English language fluency.

Experience
• Minimum 5 years working as a Mineralogist, Metallurgist or Production Geologist in large base metal operations.
• Proficiency in mineralogical and analytical techniques such as XRD, SEM, MLA and optical Microscopy.
• Previous experience in Mineralogy and Geometallurgy highly required.
• Excellent cognitive and analytical skills for identifying process shortfalls, bottlenecks and implementing systematic solutions.
• Excellent understanding of complex metallurgical information, process improvement, and control strategies for large-scale, continuous operating mineral processing plants.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and able to assemble data and provide clear and accurate operational performance reports in both an upward and downward direction.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Computer proficiency is essential.

Qualifications
• A Tertiary Qualification in Extractive Metallurgy, Mineral Processing, Geometallurgy or Geology.
• Eligibility for membership of the Engineering Institute of Zambia (EIZ), and to hold relevant legal appointment as defined by the Mining Regulations of Zambia

Education Requirement: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education:

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