Graduate Metallurgist

Join our exceptional team and embody MBCC core values as you work with us. We are in search of individuals who can champion MBCC's DNA by:

• Communicating Honestly, Transparently, and Acting with Integrity
• Exhibiting a Results-Driven approach
• Delivering solutions that are Fit for Purpose
• Dedicating themselves to Building a Sustainable Legacy
• Taking Responsibility and being Accountable
• Committing to Zero Harm
• Cultivating strong and meaningful Partnerships

If you're ready to contribute to our world-class team while embracing these values, we encourage you to apply and become a valued member of our diverse workforce.

Responsibilities

• Implement and promote the MBCC Safety Procedures and Programs to ensure own safety and the safety of all others in the workplace.
• Ensure the safety of all personnel through diligent monitoring of hazards, implementation of JSA system, safety policies and controls.
• Ensure that any safety incidents/accidents are reported within the agreed time frame.
• Ensure that all laboratory technicians complete the necessary mandatory site safety training in time.
• Conduct accurate daily, weekly, and monthly metallurgical and reagent accounting activities as per MBCC guidelines to Metallurgical Balance.
• Define blend threshold especially for low Cu/Zn ratio and/or materials.
• Provide guidance and supervision to Metallurgical Technicians in implementing their daily tasks.
• Interpreting and understanding design drawings and making continuous improvement recommendations.
• Participate as a member of project teams.
• Design, implement, and evaluate circuit improvements.
• Identify, diagnose, and analyze deviations and consult with the Senior Plant Metallurgist prior to implementing changes.
• Review and maintain product specification by adjusting metallurgical and process inputs.
• Assist with troubleshooting processing problems.
• Managing efficiencies in grinding, classification, flotation, dewatering, and drying processes and suggest controls to eliminate or minimize deviations from desired KPI's.
• Identify and propose plant optimization parameters.
• Conduct plant trials investigations.
• Make sure all optimal parameters are achieved as proposed by technical team.
• Doing metallurgical analysis using in-house laboratory facility or external consultancy as necessary.
• Conduct research (literature or practical) on specific topics received from the Process Superintendent / Plant Manager or Client.
• Conduct metallurgical test work on all materials type and provide predictive data on recoveries and reagents consumptions.
• Based on metallurgical test work, define and propose optimal reagents additions and feed blend.
• Propose and run feasibility studies of all uncommon, advanced test work.
• Run full metallurgical test work on upcoming feed material and incorporate the results into the block model with geologists.
• Champion the geometallurgical program.
• Participate in research and development programs.
• Make sure all metallurgical test works are performed with full respect of standard operating procedure.
• Conduct all other tasks assigned by Sr Metallurgist/Superintendent & Process Manager.

Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering in the field of Metallurgy, Chemical and Process or Equivalent.

Experience and Skills Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years experience as a graduate metallurgist
• Fluency in English
• Competency in MS-Excel, MS-Word, MS-PowerPoint, Visio etc
• Met Accounting
• Experience in SAP
• Resilient

What We Can Offer You

• A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses and site-specific benefits
• The ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• Opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Mining

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