North Mara Gold Mine Limited is seeking to recruit a Metallurgical Technician to join North Mara. The successful candidate for this position will carry out assigned Metallurgical tasks within the guidelines of Company Standard Operating Procedures and Best Practice as well as other assigned tasks within the range of competencies.

The position will report to the Plant – Metallurgical. This is a permanent role, with the work roster being Six weeks on Three weeks off.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ensure a healthy and safe working environment for all employees.
Ensure gold recovery targets are met or exceeded in a safe and efficient manner by analyzing production trends, developing & optimizing metallurgical KPIs and providing systems by which these parameters can be monitored by the process operations team.
Execute & report on metallurgical test programs and assist with the implementation & introduction of process metallurgical changes within the plant.
Develop an operational knowledge of unit processes and equipment within all areas of the process plant.
Provide technical input for department safety-training programs so that employees within other plant teams are provided with the opportunity to learn and apply skills that are aligned with the objectives of the metallurgical team and the company.
Identify and suggest improvement ideas to increase the safe production performance of the Processing Plant.
Monitoring & tracking of reagents and other consumables usage levels and compiling periodic consumption reports for plant & supply chain management.
Assist with team and group operational and capital budgeting exercises including forecasting.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Diploma in Mineral Processing Engineering, Graduate Mineral Processing will be added advantage.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum 1 – 2 years’ practical work experience, including previous work experience in mining industry or laboratory is desirable.
SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:

Microsoft Office Word, Power Point and Excel.
Familiar with a variety of the metallurgical field’s concepts, practices, and procedures.
Ability to troubleshoot plant KPI`s and Parameter problems.
Safety Awareness.
Accident investigation.
Site safety procedures i.e. LOTO, Confined space, Radiations, Emergence and evacuation etc.
Fundamental of Business Improvement.
Sample collection and submission.
Weigh bridge operation.
Experience with computer application.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:

A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses, benefits, and where applicable.
Ability to make a difference and lasting impact.
Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
Opportunities to grow and learn with the industry colleagues are endless.