Metallurgical Solutions Specialist - Gauteng at Fraser Alexander (Pty) Ltd.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Management

• Existing contract / project support – technology improvements to enhance efficiency and competitiveness. 
• New project support – implement new extractive metallurgy solutions to diversify our mineral processing service offering.
• Manage the project life cycle related to new mineral processing and extractive metallurgy projects.
• Manage the overall project costing related to extractive metallurgy projects through the project development phases.

NextGen Solutions

• Assist the Mineral Processing team to develop and implement operational readiness plans.Assist the mineral processing team with new technology implementation and review.Assist with operational improvements post new project development.Develop equipment and operational costing models for Fine and Ultra-fine Mineral Recovery such as Filtered Tailings, Ultrafine flotation and any other NMS. Consultant liaison to understand needs and opportunities in the market and integration of the Mineral Processing and Tailings divisions to deliver on differentiating NMS. Have a fundamental understanding of hydrometallurgy and how to unlock value downstream of mineral process solutions to offer a higher valued project.

Communication, Consultation and Knowledge Sharing

• Client liaison to understand needs, opportunities and NMS implementation.Ongoing knowledge transfer through coaching, mentoring and thought leadership. Meet on a continual basis with the various business development managers to understand and align business development opportunities.
• Skills transfer – guide technical and operational teams.

Continuous Improvement

• Suggest, create, champion and implement new Special Projects to manage via the Srategic Project Office (SPO). 
• Enhance SHEQ and apply the organisation’s ESG principles. 
• Continuous review and improvement on efficiency of new solutions being implemented – data gathering, analysis, improvement. Establish project folder structure that allows project auditability and traceability.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree / diploma in chemical, mineral processing or metallurgical engineering or other relevant.
• A business qualification will be advantageous.

EXPERIENCE

• 20+ years’ experience in metallurgical projects and business development. 
• In depth understanding of mineral processing, process risk, management, operations, estimating, budgeting, cost control, and the mining industry. RSA, Africa and International experience in the mining industry.Implementation of new innovations and evolution within the mining industry. Leadership experience.
• Ability to think strategically and execute initiatives or projects  aligned with the company’s vision for the future.  

SKILLS, QUALITIES AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Operational management 
• Proposal and report writing 
• Strategic thinking
• Negotiation skills
• Business plan development