• To supervise the metallurgical laboratory and its functions, while assisting in other metallurgical engineering functions to support Process and Production objectives.
• To verify metallurgical equipment performance and provide specialised support to operational staff.

In This Role You Will:

Laboratory Supervision

• Manage the metallurgical laboratory and its associated functions by completing monthly feedback reports (i.e. report on test works, activities and Quality Assurance / Quality Control, Lab Inspection).
• Conduct / supervise laboratory test work and investigations (routine and non-routine) and produce reports, as appropriate.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with established procedures within the Contract Assay laboratory and associated quality assurance methods.
• Coach and provide technical assistance / training to plant operators, Metallurgical Laboratory Assistants, National Service Personnel, and students-on-attachment (internship) on sampling, and other relevant plant operator functions.
• Conduct monthly audit on assay laboratory activities and report, as appropriate.
• Verify the planning and implementation of preventative maintenance programs to maximise the efficiency and cost effectiveness of laboratory equipment.
• Oversee the completion of follow-up and corrective actions assigned to the metallurgical and assay laboratories.
• Produce daily reports indicating the jobs for the day and submit the report to the Senior Metallurgist

Investigations and Test Work

• Facilitate plant investigations to identify possible cause of issues and recommend remedial actions.
• Submit samples for QA / QC analysis and follow up on the results of duplicate samples sent to both on-site and off-site locations.
• Conduct additional laboratory test work, as required.
• Undertake ad-hoc task observation and audit of assay laboratory procedures.
• Compile Laboratory test work report and submit to Senior Metallurgist.

Work Scheduling and Allocation

• Coordinate the work of suppliers and/or vendors to analyse their product and conduct product test samples.
• Accomplish work objectives by determining your own work schedule.
• Allocate routine work tasks and special tasks to the Metallurgical Laboratory Assistants daily.
• Compile and recommend a training schedule for all National Service Personnel.

Health and Safety Management

• Deliver own prescribed outcomes and / or provide support services, by applying Newmont’s Health, Safety and Environment systems, policies and protocols.
• Inspect the laboratory to check and identify for any potential safety issues.
• Attend all health and safety meetings and inspections.
  Your Training, Skills & Experience Checklist:

Formal Qualification (including Professional Registrations):

• Bachelors’ Degree or HND in Metallurgical / Mineral / Chemical Engineering.

Additional Knowledge:

• Sound knowledge of assay laboratory and metallurgy principles and industry standards.
• Sound knowledge of assay laboratory metallurgy plant equipment.

Experience:

• Minimum of 1 – 2 years’ experience in metallurgical laboratory, assay laboratory and / or process plant, preferably in a gold mine.

Technical Skills:

• Sound analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Sound communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Sound computer literacy skills –  MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Sound planning, organizing and prioritizing skills.
• Ability to interpret and understand the flow sheets (MS Visio).

Behavioural Attributes:

• Accuracy.
• Efficiency.
• Goal oriented.
• Initiative.
• Pro-active.
• Quality oriented.
• Reliable.
• Independent.
• Results driven.
• Safety conscious.
• Team player.

Working Conditions:

• The position is located at the Ahafo North mine site.
• Incumbent is occasionally exposed to noise, fumes, high temperatures, hazardous materials, sharp edges, dust, pinch-points, vibration and slippery surfaces.
• Incumbent occasionally is required to work additional extra hours, particularly during shutdown periods, test work that requires 24-hour monitoring, and gold circuit inventory taking.
• Incumbent is expected to climb CIL tanks and high-level cyclone clusters frequently.