Technical Specialist: Metallurgy - Mining Industry

Mining Company with HO in Melrose Arch is seeking to employ a technical Specialist to join their ever growing team

Process

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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 drivers license

Distribution experience and knowledge of logistics principles