Job Vacancy For Plant Metallurgist

• The Plant Metallurgist role is responsible for monitoring metallurgical parameters and providing technical advice to the operational team
• The successful candidate shall be part of the team to conduct investigations into all technical challenges to the operations of these units and propose possible solution
• He/She shall generally be responsible for monitoring all metallurgical parameters CIL tanks densites, cyanide concentration for leaching and dissolve oxygen levels in tanks to ensure they operate at the optimum
• He/She shall also conduct daily metallurgical accounting inputs and produce daily reports

• Conduct weekly conveyor belt cut and weightometer calibration as well as silting test
• Conduct daily tanks profiles (three times) on every shift as well as daily scats rates for all mills, measure ball charge and record results
• Monitor lime, steel balls and elad nitrate addition to achieve optimum levels
• Monitor and ensure the smooth performance of oxygen plant, cyanide sparging facility, TAC 1000 cyanide analyser and WAD cyanide analyser
• Control soluble losses existing the CIL circult to achieve less than 0.006ppm
• Control leach parameters to achieve solid residue exiting the cIL circuit of less than 0.070g/t
• Supervise daily plant sampling activities in CIL plant and ensure smooth submission to assay laboratory
• Conduct Gold In-Circuit (GIC) on the last day of every production month
• Conduct daily quick sizing on cyclone overflows to determine the instantaneous grind
• Calibrate handy and online pH and dissolve oxygen meters daily
• Conduct daily metallurgical accounting inputs and produce daily reports
• Assist research & development team in research and test work projects/reports

• BSc in Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy (Mineral Engineering), Chemical Engineering or Applied Science (Metallurgical) from a recognised institution
• Minimum of 3 years working experience as a metallurgist
• Certified by inspectorate division of the minerals commission of Ghana as a processing supervisor/engineer
• Competent to handle multiple tasks to achieve the required result
• Effective supervision, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills
• Good knowledge in computer application especially the use of Microsoft Excel and power point
• Past national Service personnel with AngloGold Ashanti Iduapriem LTd may apply
• Medically fit for the position and the environment
• Possess valid Ghanaian Driving license and proficiency to drive light vehicle

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