Job Description

This position exists to investigate and identify new and existing mineral processing and extractive metallurgy (hydrometallurgical) technologies to implement these into unique flowsheet combinations on projects that will transform mine waste into triple bottom line value thus, providing new metallurgical solutions (NMS) globally.RESPONSIBILITIESProject Management

• Oversee and conduct a lead role in planning, executing, monitoring, controlling, and closing of assigned projects in accordance with SPO project frameworks.
• Ensuring management of the entire project scope, project team, resources, budgets, and the success of the project.
• Coordinate and manage external consultants, suppliers and developers in execution of projects.

Innovative Processing Solutions

• Industry trends, initiatives and opportunity awareness.
• Existing contract / project support - technology and operational improvements to enhance efficiency and competitiveness.
• Assist with new processing technology identification, review and implementation.
• New project support - implement new processing solutions to diversify our mineral processing service offering.
• Assist in developing and implementing operational readiness plans.
• Develop flowsheets and operational costing models for Mineral Recovery and Filtered Tailings systems.
• Consultant liaison to understand needs and opportunities in the market.

Risk Identification and Management

• Identify the risks associated with Next Generation Solutions and develop solutions to engineer out these risks or to mitigate these.
• Turning challenges and risks into strengths that provide a unique selling opportunity for the Next Generation Solutions.
• Identify the controls and mitigations by which these risks are managed within the business and provide a full evaluation of the control environment.

Solution Reporting

• Develop and implement business model and business plans for Next Generation Solution initiatives.
• Deliver detailed progress reports on appointed projects.
• Communicate and provide project specific information to relevant stakeholders.
• Contribute to Next Generation Processing Solution awareness in the business.
• Contribute to marketing initiatives relating to Next Generation Processing Projects.

Continuous improvement

• Identify, create and implement new and improved processing solutions.
• Ongoing liaison with the technical and operational teams to implement new work practices.
• Enhance SHEQ and apply the organisations ESG principles.
• Continuous review and improvement on efficiency of new solutions being implemented - data gathering, analysis, improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in chemical, mineral processing or metallurgical engineering.
• Project management qualification advantageous.

EXPERIENCE

• 3-7 years' experience.
• Laboratory testing to identify and confirm applicability of technologies.
• Flowsheet development by combining technologies into solutions.
• Implementation of new innovations and evolution within the mining industry.
• Experience in project development and execution.

SKILLS, QUALITIES AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Specific interest in industry leading processing technologies and innovations.
• Innovative approach to developing new solutions.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritise work.
• Flexible, effective teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Emotional Intelligence.
• Ability to use a project schedule and a project budget.
• Change management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proposal and report writing.
• Understanding of Microsoft teams would be beneficial.

Other requirements

• Travel when required to current operations and new jurisdictions (Local RSA, Africa and International).

Closing Date: 28 October 2024

Fraser Alexander