Technician: Flotation Group
Listing reference: minte_000188
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 19 January 2024
Position summary
Industry: Mining & Quarrying
Job category: Engineering, Technical, Production and Manufacturing
Location: Randburg
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
Introduction
An exciting career opportunity exists at Mintek for a Technician: Flotation Group. The incumbent will work within the Minerals Processing Division (MPD) and assume the responsibility to oversee and assist the execution of laboratory test work and pilot plant campaigns.
Job description
KEY PERFOMANCE AREAS:
- Assume the responsibility of Leader on selected MPD’s bench scale tests and pilot plant campaigns.
- Assist with the construction, commissioning and operation of pilot plants and laboratory test equipment of either Flotation or Comminution Group.
- Conduct laboratory experiments and participate in the execution of pilot plants.
- Assist chief investigators to meet the technical objectives of projects and contribute to technical problem solving.
- Train contract workers and operators in the safe and correct use of equipment and in the execution of laboratory and pilot plant-procedures.
- Independently manage unit operations that form part of larger projects. This include planning, staffing, operation, quality control and reporting on those unit operations.
- Perform basic calculations related to the execution of laboratory experiments and pilot plant operations.
- Assume responsibility for calibration of equipment, pH electrodes etc..
- Ensure that data are correctly logged and monitor the accuracy of data that are reported.
- Ensure that all SHEQ matters are fully complied with at all times.
- Ensure that equipment is used correctly and responsibly to avoid, or minimize, damage thereof.
Minimum requirements
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s Degree / BTech degree in Chemical Engineering / Extractive Metallurgy is required.
- At least 2 years’ experience on the operation of relevant MPD unit operations such as flotation testwork, sample preparation, comminution bench scale tests, milling circuits, operation of crushers, flotation processes or more than 5 years broad-based experience across in a MPD processing environment.