SUMMARY:
Technical Specialist: Metallurgy - Mining Industry
POSITION INFO:
Mining Company with HO in Melrose Arch is seeking to employ a technical Specialist to join their ever growing team
Process
Contract Management
Manage coal purchase and supply contracts to ensure compliance with technical specifications
Contribute to establishment of technical scope of work during contract inception based on buyer or end-user requirements
Quality Management
Develop Comprehensive Quality Management Plans (CQMP) for procurement and coal supply contracts
Audit performance against CQMP and Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
Regularly engage laboratories for quality testing and validation, and include recommendations for quality improvement
Conduct quality audits and site visits to ensure process compliance and identify improvement opportunities
Ensure work performed in plants adhere to quality and safety standards for Nasonti Coal (Resources)
Issue Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and coordinate corrective actions response for deviations
Maintain a database of quality metrics for all sourced and beneficiated coal products
Ensure adherence to the quality assurance budget
Coach staff on quality requirements and best practices
Process Improvement and New Projects
Utilise metallurgical expertise for product improvements and processing method developments
Develop quality-related scopes of work for new projects
Support sites with new source testing and procedure establishment
Provide guidance, awareness, training and solutions to ensure quality metallurgical outputs
Through Standard Operating Procedures, ensure all metallurgical projects are technically correct with regards to design, quality, operability and optimal functionality
Finance
Monitor costs or expenses to achieve cost efficiencies and reduce waste
Explore and highlight opportunities for cost reduction - make recommendations on the most cost-effective way to perform work and to streamline processes
Analyse information to identify trends, discrepancies and inconsistencies for decision-making purposes; generate required reports
Use systems optimally for data management and give input for system improvement and streamlining
Ensure financial documentation is maintained to support accurate record keeping and future requirements as per legislation
Stakeholder Relationships
Work collaboratively with colleagues, build sound relationships and ensure good communications
Ensure knowledge and advice is technically accurate and provide stakeholders with relevant information to keep them informed
Ensure timeous resolution of queries and complaints and take ownership of issues
People
Ensure conflict resolution and respond to any complaints or concerns
Support skills development and transfer initiatives
Participate in creating toolkits and training materials that will support building a steady skills pipeline
Identify and participate in planned activities that are appropriate for own development
Ensure knowledge transfer amongst peers
Display and encourage an appreciation of teamwork and inclusivity
Reporting
Report to production managers, addressing non-conformances and providing feedback on customer complaints
Develop and deliver technical reports and performance reports on quality of products sold.
Develop proposals and justifications for transitioning to specific product supplies
Minimum skills required
Minimum Qualification
Preferred Qualification
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working as a process metallurgist for a mining company
• Valid driver’s license
• Distribution experience and knowledge of logistics principles
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