- Opportunity to work for global company
- Our culture is inclusive, exciting and performance-driven
- Role based in Richards Bay
About the role
We are looking for a Process Metallurgist To provide metallurgical support to the core production process output team, optimize process efficiencies and supply innovative solutions to process and quality problems.
Reporting to the Specialist: Metallurgical, you will:
Product grade and plant efficiency
- Ensure that plant and process efficiencies are optimised by continually evaluating process performance and conducting surveys to establish where improvements can be made.
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Troubleshoot to identify whether the root of grade discrepancies are metallurgical, operational or maintenance-related and ensure that the necessary action is taken and / or setting adjustments made.
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Monitor the quality of the products by ensuring that samples are taken according to procedure and that trends are analysed to scrutinize grade consistency.
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Evaluate and research new technologies that could enhance process and equipment performance.
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Monitor inconsistencies between lab and plant samples and make corrections where required.
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Provide solutions to process / metallurgical problems.
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Maintain and improve safety, health and environmental standards and practices.
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Perform fair and reasonable tasks related to the job and working environment, at the discretion of the supervisor.
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Perform afterhour’s standby duties as and when required by the operations.
Supervising & training
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Supervise and control the activities, standards of performance and behaviour of designated subordinate staff.
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Provide technical advice and assistance in order to transfer expertise and thereby enhance the training and development of subordinates.
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Compile relevant metallurgical training manuals and ensure that all staff is informed of new technology, techniques, and equipment and process changes.
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Stand in for the Production Superintendent and Metallurgical Specialist when required.
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Assume temporary operational control of specified plants for project installations, re-commissioning, etc. to ensure that new processes are optimized.
About you
To succeed in this role, you will have:
Where you will be working
Owned by Rio Tinto and located in the KwaZulu Natal province, Richards Bay Minerals (RBM) is an internationally recognized sand mining and mineral processing operations leader and is one of the world’s foremost producers of titanium minerals, high purity pig iron and zircon.
Employing some 2 000 permanent staff and a number of well-established contracting companies, RBM is proud of the accreditation for ISO 9001 for quality, OHSAS 18001 certification for occupational health and safety management, and ISO 14001 accreditation for environmental management. The company has implemented a sound corporate social development programme and an internationally recognised environmental rehabilitation programme to restore the mined dunes to their natural state after mining.
About us
As pioneers in mining and metals, we produce materials essential to human progress.
Our long history is filled with firsts. We’ve developed some of the world’s largest and best quality mines and operations, and our people work in around 35 countries across six continents. Aluminium and copper, diamonds, gold and industrial minerals, iron ore, coal and uranium: our materials make up the world around us. You’ll find them in smartphones, planes, cars, hospitals and throughout your home.
Creating an inclusive and diverse workforce
We are a diverse team of talented, enthusiastic individuals who foster a culture of inclusion. No matter how they may differ, our people share one thing in common. It’s a belief that work is more rewarding when we are accepted and valued for our differences, not judged by them. We all have something to contribute, and it’s this contribution that makes for a great organization and fulfilling career.
So if this sounds like you and the opportunity you are looking for, apply now.
RBM is an equal opportunity employer and preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups in line with the company’s employment equity plan.