:\r\nCareer Guides Zambia\r\nThe role is responsible for the optimisation of hydromet circuits including High Pressure Leach (HPL), atmospheric leaching, solids liquid separation, solvent extraction and electro-winning to achieve target recoveries and maximise cathode production through monitoring of daily performance, identifying gaps in performance and developing both short and medium-term solutions to close the gap.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nKEY RESPONSIBILITIES\r\n\r\n \tProvide technical support to operations team.\r\n \tDevelop an in depth technical understanding of the Leaching, Solvent Extraction and Electro-Winning processes at KMP\r\n \tMonitor plant performance, troubleshoot operational issues and provide technical feedback to achieve production targets.\r\n \tAnalysing metallurgical data and generate technical reports.\r\n \tMonitor, manage and optimise consumption of reagents.\r\n \tIdentify, develop and support process improvement projects by coordinating with various departments and/or vendors, ensuring projects are effectively executed.\r\n \tCarry out plant trials, interpret results and provide recommendations.\r\n \tEvaluate and optimise plant performance via laboratory test work such as leaching, settling tests and SX test work.\r\n \tLiaise and communicate verbally and in writing with other sections and departments to ensure timely availability of relevant information to appropriate personnel for efficient plant performance and decision-making.\r\n \tAdhere to statutory and domestic regulations in particular those regarding to safe working practices in order to minimise injury to personnel, damage to company assets and the environment.\r\n \tEnsure compliance to procedures for all plant and laboratory functions.\r\n \tPerform any other duties as required.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nQUALIFICATIONS\r\n\r\n \t\r\n\r\n \tFull grade 12 certificate\r\n \tA degree in metallurgy, chemical engineering or related field\r\n \tComputer literate (Including Microsoft Office Package)\r\n \tAll academic qualifications and results must be verified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA)\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nEXPERIENCE\r\n\r\n \tA minimum of 2-year relevant experience in a plant environment is desired\r\n \tExperience conducting laboratory hydrometallurgy test work and working in a hydromet operational environment would be an advantage\r\n \tKnowledge of high-pressure leach operations is an added advantage.\r\n \tProficiency in data analysis tools (including Excel and PI System) and problem-solving expertise would be an added advantage.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nBEHAVIOURAL TRAITS\r\n\r\n \tMust be bold, smart, driven and be able to easily work with different teams and members\r\n \tMust be adaptable and a team player \u2013 build relationships based on trust and respect\r\n \tWorks with minimum supervision\r\n \tResults orientated \u2013 balance quality and quantity of work\r\n \tMust be a fast learner and exhibit initiative\r\n \tMust be thorough and detail oriented\r\n \tMust be dependable and self-motivated\r\n \tMust have good communication and interpersonal skills\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nOPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS\r\n\r\n\r\n \tAvailability to work overtime as operational needs arise.\r\n \tWillingness to work in environments with exposure to noise, dust, moving and mobile equipment, and hazardous materials.\r\n \tSound understanding of cultural practices, as well as relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.","datePosted":"2026-04-20T13:14:54","validThrough":"2026-04-30T00:00:00","employmentType":"FULL_TIME","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"First Quantum Mineral","sameAs":"https://jobwebzambia.com/jobs/metallurgist-hydromet-optimisation-first-quantum-mineral/"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","streetAddress":"LUSAKA","addressLocality":"LUSAKA","postalCode":"10101","addressRegion":"LUSAKA","addressCountry":"ZM"}},"baseSalary":{"@type":"MonetaryAmount","currency":"ZMK","value":{"@type":"QuantitativeValue","value":"445","minValue":"1113","maxValue":"11134","unitText":"MONTH"}}} Home About Us Contact Privacy Policy DMCA Policy Login/Register Submit a Job Home Submit Job Register My Dashboard About Us Linkedln Page Submit a job Search Today: 2227 Jobs 20 Apr 2026 Metallurgist, Hydromet Optimisation at First Quantum Mineral Never Miss a Job Update Again. Click Here to Subscribe We have started building our professional LinkedIn page. Follow Company: First Quantum Mineral Location: Zambia State: Solwezi Job type: Full-Time Job category: Engineering Jobs in Zambia Job Description At First Quantum, we free the talent of our people by taking a very different approach which is underpinned by a very different, very definite culture – the “First Quantum Way”. Working with us is not like working anywhere else, which is why we recruit people who will take a bolder, smarter approach to spot opportunities, solve problems and deliver results. Our culture is all...