Technician: Flotation at Mintek

About the position

Introduction
Mintek has an exciting opportunity for a Technician: Flotation. The successful candidate will work within the Mineral Processing Division (MPD) and assume the responsibility to oversee and assist the execution of laboratory test work and pilot plant campaigns.
Duties & Responsibilities
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

• Assume the responsibility of Leader on selected MPD's bench scale tests and pilot plant
  campaigns.
• Assist with the construction, commissioning and operation of pilot plants and laboratory test
  equipment of Flotation Group.
• Conduct laboratory experiments and participate in the execution of pilot plants.
• Assist chief investigators to meet the technical objectives of projects and contribute to
  technical problem solving.
• Train contract workers and operators in the safe and correct use of equipment and in the
  execution of laboratory and pilot plant-procedures.
• Independently manage unit operations that form part of larger projects. This include planning,
  staffing, operation, quality control and reporting on those unit operations.
• Perform basic calculations related to the execution of laboratory experiments and pilot plant
  operations.
• Assume responsibility for calibration of equipment, pH electrodes etc.
• Ensure that data are correctly logged and monitor the accuracy of data that are reported.
• Ensure that all SHEQ matters are fully complied with at all times.
• Ensure that equipment is used correctly and responsibly to avoid, or minimize, damage
  thereof.

Desired Experience & Qualification
Qualification:

• BTech degree / Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering /Extractive Metallurgy.

Experience:

• At least 2 years' experience on the operation of relevant mineral processing unit operations such as flotation
  testwork, water recycling, sample preparation, operation of crushers, flotation processes or
• More than 5 years broad-based experience across the mineral processing environment.

Competencies:

• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Excellent numerical and quantitative skills
• Good management skills
• Self-driven
• People skills
• Strategic thinking
• Ability to multi task
• Ability to lead by example
• Ability to cope in a stressful and demanding environment
• Willing to travel locally and internationally.