Job Purpose
To support a plant trial in a gold-processing plant. The technician will assist with reagent preparation, dosing, process monitoring, sampling, and data collection under the supervision of the technical team.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with reagent dosing and monitor chemical consumption.
- Monitor flotation operations and record relevant process parameters.
- Collect, label, and handle process samples for laboratory analysis.
- Record daily operating conditions, reagent dosage, and trial observations.
- Report operational issues and deviations to the responsible technical representative.
- Coordinate with mine personnel to facilitate trial activities.
- Comply with all mine-site safety requirements and chemical handling procedures.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Diploma in Chemical Engineering, Metallurgy, Mineral Processing, or a related technical field.
- Familiarity with process sampling and data recording is an advantage.
- Ability to work at a remote mine site and follow the required work schedule.
- Good communication skills and a strong commitment to safety.
Expected Deliverables
- Accurate daily records of reagent consumption and process operating conditions.
- Properly collected and labelled process samples.
- Daily updates on trial progress, operational observations, and any issues encountered.
- Support for the technical team’s assessment of CMC performance and its impact on talc depression and gold recovery.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Diploma in Chemical Engineering, Metallurgy, Mineral Processing, or a related technical field.
- Familiarity with process sampling and data recording is an advantage.
- Ability to work at a remote mine site and follow the required work schedule.
- Good communication skills and a strong commitment to safety.
