Metallurgist
Under the authority of the Plant Operations Manager, the Metallurgist leads the technical and metallurgical optimization of the gold ore processing process. He or she is responsible for the metallurgical performance of the circuit, the reliability of the material balance sheets, the follow-up of the recoveries, the control of metal losses, the quality of the tests and the continuous improvement of the treatment parameters.
The incumbent provides the interface between plant operations, geology, mine, maintenance, laboratory, gold room and HSE in order to maximize gold recovery, secure the process and make project technical data on permits AESI0742 and AESI0743 more reliable.
Duties
The item covers metallurgical monitoring and process performance, material balances, reconciliation and data reliability, metallurgical testing, continuous improvement and technical optimization. It also includes technical laboratory supervision and quality control, technical support for plant operations, coordination with maintenance, process integrity and technical availability, as well as HSE, compliance and process safety. Technical reporting, budget and management are also part of the responsibilities.
Candidate profile
Education and qualifications
Engineering degree or Master 2 in Metallurgy, Mineral Processing, Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering or equivalent field. A specialization in gold metallurgy, gravimetric processing, material balance or process optimization is a major asset. Good command of oral and written technical French and English. Good knowledge of office automation and technical data processing tools, including advanced Excel. Further training in HSE, process statistics, quality control, continuous improvement or process software appreciated. Medical ability to work in isolated sites, industrial environments and on site/camp rotation.
Experience
Minimum 5 to 8 years of experience in metallurgy or mineral processing, including significant experience on gold operations. Proven experience in monitoring gravimetric processes, metallurgical balances and recovery optimization. Practical experience in coordination with plant operations, laboratory, geology, maintenance and HSE. Experience in West Africa or on an isolated mining site is an important asset. Experience in technical supervision or functional animation of desired process teams.
Required skills
Technical Skills (Hard Skills)
Mastery of the principles of gold metallurgy, gravimetric recovery, material balance and circuit performance analysis. Ability to interpret process data and recommend operational optimization actions. Good command of factory sampling methods, analytical quality control and metallurgical reconciliation. Ability to design, monitor and analyze metallurgical tests and continuous improvement programs. Advanced mastery of Excel, technical dashboards and basic statistical analysis. Good understanding of mine-geology-factory-metallurgy-maintenance interface. Knowledge of HSE requirements and safety principles applicable to the gold room and gold product.
Behavioral Skills (Soft Skills)
Strong ability to analyze, synthesize and solve complex technical problems. Scientific rigour, attention to detail and reliability in the production of technical data. Excellent communication and technical extension skills with operational teams. Ability to interface with multiple departments and positively influence technical decisions. Technical leadership, a sense of initiative and a culture of continuous improvement. Integrity, discipline, results orientation and strong safety culture.
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