Weatherly
Mining Namibia operates the Tschudi open pit mine, heap leach and SX-EW
processing facility
in the
Tsumeb area. Applicants are invited to apply for the Technical Superintendent
and Processing
Superintendent
vacancies in the Processing Department. The ideal candidates will have a
combination
of
engineering proficiency and operational experience in base metal
hydrometallurgy including solvent
extraction
and electro wining technology. Strong analytical and supervisory skills as well
as a willingness
to
develop client and professional relationships will be highly valued. The
appointed candidate will be
expected
to work on the Tschudi Mine Site, located ±20 km west of Tsumeb.
VACANCY:
TECHNICAL SUPERINTENDENT
Minimum
Requirements
• Tertiary Qualification in
metallurgy/chemical engineering or equivalent mineral processing qualification.
• Minimum 8 years’ experience
in the industry working as a metallurgist.
• Worked in both technical
and operational roles with at least three years’ experience in managing a team.
• Fluent in English – spoken
and written. Secondary language skills viewed favorably.
• Code B driver’s license.
Specialist
Skills and Knowledge
• Practical experience in hydro-metallurgical
plants including SX and electro-wining operational functions.
• Experience in base metals,
including copper, would be desirable.
• Experienced in use and application
development of metallurgical accounting systems and basic knowledge
of plant control systems and SCADA technology.
• Experience in leading plant
budgeting and cost control processes.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate
effectively with a variety of stakeholders including senior
management, technical professionals and operational
personnel.
• Ability to work independently
and to produce high quality technical reports.
• Experience in contract management
and optimization will be highly regarded.
Key
Accountabilities
• Lead a team of metallurgists/chemical
engineers and operational staff.
• Manage metallurgical test
work required for effective operation and control of the plant.
• Manage consumables and reagent
consumption, and stock levels.
• Monitor and maintain the
metallurgical accounting system and company MIS.
• Liaise with internal and
external stakeholders i.e. Mining, laboratory, Engineering, Senior management and
technology suppliers to ensure adequate resource
availability and accurate forecasting.
• Managing plant capacity and
efficiency improvement projects.
• Monitor, investigate and
analyses the heap leach and refinery plant performance to achieve continuous
improvement and maximize operational efficiencies.
• Management of laboratory
contractor according to service level agreements and processing requirements
• Ensure compliance to corporate
and work location environmental, health and safety policies, procedures
and practices.
VACANCY:
PROCESSING SUPERINTENDENT
Minimum
Requirements
• Tertiary Qualification in
metallurgy/chemical engineering or equivalent mineral processing qualification.
• Minimum 8 years’ experience
in the industry working as a metallurgist.
• Worked in both technical
and operational roles with at least three years supervisory experience.
• Fluent in English – spoken
and written. Secondary language skills viewed favorably.
• Code B driver’s license.
Specialist
Skills and Knowledge
• Practical experience in hydro-metallurgical
plants including solvent extraction and electro-wining operational
functions.
• Experience in base metals,
including copper, would be desirable.
• Experienced in application
development of metallurgical accounting systems; basic knowledge of plant
control systems and SCADA technology.
• Strong leadership qualities
especially with plant budgeting and cost control processes.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate
effectively with a variety of stakeholders including senior
management, technical professionals and operational
personnel.
• Ability to work independently
and to produce high quality technical reports.
• Experience in contract management
and optimization will be highly regarded.
• Membership of an industry
recognized professional organization would be ideal.
Key
Accountabilities
• Lead a team of metallurgists/chemical
engineers and operational staff.
• Actively contribute to the
creation of annual production plans, cost targets and generation of OPEX and
CAPEX plans.
• Liaise with internal and
external stakeholders i.e. mining, laboratory, engineering, senior management and
technology suppliers to ensure adequate resource
availability and accurate forecasting.
• Managing plant capacity and
efficiency improvement projects.
• Monitor, investigate and
analyses the heap leach and refinery plant performance to achieve continuous
improvement and maximize operational efficiencies.
• Management of processing
contractors according to service level agreements and production requirements
• Ensure compliance to corporate
and work location environmental, health and safety policies, procedures
and practices.
Remuneration
will be according to qualifications and experience.
Applications
for the above positions must be accompanied by a detailed CV and non-returnable
certified
copies of
relevant qualifications. Please use the position title you are applying for as
reference.
Qualifying
candidates may send their applications addressed to The Human Resource
Superintendent by
post to
P.O. Box 2258, Tsumeb or by Email: Applications@weatherlyplc.com.na
CLOSING
DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS THURSDAY, 26 MARCH 2018.
Weatherly Mining Namibia is an equal opportunity
employer
