Plant Metallurgist (20725) at AngloGold Ashanti (Ghana) Limited

Role Purpose

• The Plant Metallurgist role is responsible for monitoring metallurgical parameters and providing technical advice to the operational team.

Role Accountabilities

• Conduct weekly conveyor belt cut and weight meter 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 lead nitrate addition to achieve optimum levels.
• Monitor and ensure the smooth performance of oxygen plant, cyanide sparging facility, TAC 1000 cyanide analyzer and WAD cyanide analyzer.
• Control soluble losses exiting the CIL circuit 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.
• Ensure effective carbon management in CIL tanks to control soluble losses.
• Conduct daily metallurgical accounting inputs and produce daily reports.
• Assist Research & Development team in research and test work projects/reports

Person’s Specification

Qualification

• BSc in Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy (Mineral Engineering), Chemical Engineering or Applied Science (Metallurgical) from a recognized institution
• Certified or eligible to be certified by the Inspectorate Division of the Minerals Commission of Ghana as a Processing Supervisor/Engineer

Experience

• Minimum of one (1) year working experience as a Metallurgist 

Other Competencies

• 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.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team-oriented setting
• Must possess very strong human relations skills and ability to interact with people of diverse culture and value
• Possess valid Ghanaian Driving Licence and proficiency to drive light vehicle