Technical Process Superintendent

Introduction
This position will be based at the Kurmuk Gold Mine in Ethiopia

Description
This position is responsible for the technical metallurgical aspects of the entire process operations. This includes the management of the plant’s metallurgical staff in terms of day to day operation of the plant as well as relieving the Plant Manager, who is responsible for management of all of the contractual requirements

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Minopex Health, Safety and Environmental responsibilities
• Ensure that agreed targets are achieved in the areas of Plant availability, throughput and recovery
• Ensure adherence to Client quality requirements by monitoring laboratory feedback and ensuring the implementation of corrective measures
• Continuously monitoring the production process to ensure adherence to ISO and legislative standards /requirements
• Deploy process teams to ensure repair and maintenance in the shortest possible time
• Investigate, diagnose problems and breakdowns to prioritize resource requirements and order equipment and consumables according to Company procedures
• Ensure adherence to Process Standards, Procedures and COP’s
• Perform inspections in accordance with the Mine Health and Safety Act regulations, analyse breakdowns and implement corrective measures
• Co-ordinate and monitor equipment availability to ensure adherence to production parameters
• Continuously analyse equipment efficiencies to recommend or implement improvements and changes to maximise operations
• Communicate equipment information and changes to relevant stakeholders to minimise production delays
• Determine work schedules in conjunction with the Engineering and Process teams to ensure availability and optimise utilisation of equipment
• Perform administrative duties to ensure record accuracy and availability, and budget compliance
• Compile various production reports and ensure distribution according to organisational requirements

Qualification Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma in Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering 
  

Experience and Skills Requirements

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in mineral processing plants, including experience in a management capacity
• Gold processing experience
• Knowledge of Legal Compliance and Technical Risk Management and the Cyanide code
• Maintenance Management Knowledge
• Project Management knowledge
• English language proficiency
• Presentation skills
• Time management skills
• Employee Relations experience
• Supervisory experience
• Finance for non-financial managers skills
• Computer literate in MS Office
• Valid driver’s license code B, EB or C1