Metallurgist, Hydromet Optimisation

:\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 (