Senior Metallurgist Mining Coal Processing Production Engineering Mpumalanga South Africa

Job Description:

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Metallurgist whose role will be responsible for optimizing the coal processing operations ensuring the efficient and effective treatment of coal to meet production and quality targets. The role involves the application of metallurgical principles to improve plant performance troubleshoot issues and develop new processes and technologies.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze and optimize coal processing operations to improve yield efficiency and product quality.
• Monitor and ensure the quality of coal products meets the required standards and specifications.
• Identify and resolve operational issues in the plant using metallurgical knowledge to provide technical support.
• Collect analyze and interpret production data to identify trends anomalies and opportunities for improvement.
• Lead and participate in R&D projects to develop new processes technologies and methodologies for coal processing.
• Prepare detailed technical reports on plant performance quality control and R&D activities for management review.
• Ensure all metallurgical activities comply with health safety and environmental regulations.
• Provide training and guidance to plant operators and junior metallurgists to enhance their skills and knowledge.
• Takes responsibility of onsite labs
• Work closely with other departments such as mining technical processing and engineering to achieve overall plant objectives.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a metallurgical role within the mining industry with a focus on coal processing plants.
• Strong understanding of coal processing techniques equipment and technology.
• Proficient in data analysis and interpretation with experience in using metallurgical software and tools.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues efficiently.
• Indepth knowledge of health safety and environmental regulations in the mining industry.
• South African Nationals are encouraged to apply

Technical Details

• Plant type: DMS
• Plant output: / 300 000 to 500 000 tons p/m
• Current plant challenges: Qualities
• Metallurgical staff / support / subordinates: / 20

Benefits and Contractual information:

• Competitive salary package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Permanent employment opportunity

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