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Working with us is not like working anywhere else, which is why we recruit people who will take a bolder, smarter approach to spot opportunities, solve problems and deliver results.

Our culture is all about encouraging you to think independently and to challenge convention to deliver the best result. That’s how we continue to achieve extraordinary things in extraordinary locations.

Job description:

This role is for an experienced metallurgist who is interested in data analysis. The person will be  responsible for conducting daily plant performance analysis as well as creating tools/dashboard reports that assist in real time plant performance tracking. The person must be able to provide support to the wider process team to assist with pre and post benefit analysis on projects as well as be able to create data models. 

Responsibilities:

Develop reports to track the performance of the process operation.

Develop and maintain custom dashboard reports from company databases that drive process optimization and identification of opportunities for improvement.

Refine and improve the performance of the reporting systems already in place.

Support the Operations team in the fault-finding and troubleshooting.

Perform and ensure accuracy in daily, weekly and monthly metal accounting reports.

Work with stakeholders to identify opportunities for leveraging process data to drive business improvement.

Use of advanced statistical techniques and concepts in reporting(regression, properties of distributions, statistical tests and proper usage)

Develop custom data models and algorithms to apply to process data sets.

Coordinate with different functional teams to implement models and monitor outcomes.

Working closely with developers, testers and a variety of end users to ensure technical compatibility and user satisfaction.

Keeping up to date with technical and industry developments.

Validating data from smart sensors to ensure continuous uptime and functionality.

Qualifications:

Grade 12 Certificate

Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgy/Chemical Engineering/Electrical Engineering.

Knowledge of Metal accounting with SQL and Power Bi skills will be advantageous.

4 years’ experience in Mining.

Behavioral Traits:

Strong drive and personal sense of ownership and accountability.

Excellent cognitive and analytical skills.

Possess the management discipline and perseverance to develop and implement medium to long term plans.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to maintain self-discipline within a stressful environment.

Exhibitions strong initiative and spirit for continuous improvement.

Self-assertive.

Enthusiastic and pro-active in manner.

Good people and communication skills. Being able to function well in a team environment.

Ability to be flexible and handle multiple priorities.

Thinking safely

Skillset:

SQL,

PowerBi

Python/R

Advantageous experience:

Mineral processing experience (Concentrator and Hydrometallurgy).

OSISoft and Pi tools

Power Bi

SharePoint

Machine learning

Operational Requirement:

Exposure to noise, dust, moving and mobile equipment, hazardous materials.

Understanding of cultural, legislation, policies and procedures.

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