Metalurgy Surintendant (MF)

Duties & Responsibilities:

Process Optimization

• Ensure the metallurgical performance of the processing plant meet and exceed gold recovery targets.
  
• Develop and implement strategies to optimize metallurgical processes (crushing grinding leaching adsorption elution electrowinning refining).
  
• Analyze process performance and recommend adjustments to improve recovery and minimize losses.
  
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track plant efficiency.
  
• Oversee the management of reagents and consumables (cyanide lime activated carbon etc.) to ensure cost-effective use.
  

Metallurgical Testing and Continuous Improvement

• Supervise metallurgical test programs to optimize processes and evaluate new technologies.
  
• Analyze test results and propose improvements to maximize gold extraction.
  
• Participate in innovation and modernization initiatives to improve plant performance.
  
• Develop recommendations for optimizing operating parameters based on ore characteristics.
  
• Conduct regular audits to assess the efficiency of the treatment circuit and recommend process adjustments.
  
• Manages the assays lab and assay lab contract.
  

Operational Management and Team Support

• Manage the assay laboratory and contract.
  
• Work closely with maintenance geology and mining operations teams to ensure an optimal ore supply.
  
• Provide technical support to plant operators and engineers to improve process stability and efficiency.
  
• Ensure the application of best practices in metallurgical control and production flow management.
  
• Assist in the commissioning and monitoring of metallurgical equipment to ensure optimal performance.
  

Safety Environment and Compliance

• Ensure strict adherence to safety hygiene and environmental standards in metallurgical operations.
  
• Guarantee the implementation of procedures for tailings management and effluent treatment.
  
• Support the development and monitoring of plans to reduce the plants environmental footprint.
  
• Promote a strong safety culture by training and raising awareness among teams on best practices.
  

Reporting and Cost Management

• Monitor metallurgical operating costs and identify opportunities for cost reduction.
  
• Prepare technical and financial reports for management on metallurgical performance and improvement initiatives.
  
• Maintain rigorous tracking of materials and consumables inventory.
  

Profil

• Proficiency in metallurgical modeling and analysis software.
  
• Strong problem-solving innovation and project management skills.
  
• Knowledge of mining environmental and safety regulations.
  
• Ability to work under pressure in a demanding environment.
  
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
  

• Degree in Metallurgical Chemical or Mineral Processing Engineering
  

• 8 to 10 years of experience in extractive metallurgy with expertise in gold processing (CIL CIP gravity flotation).
  
• Proven experience in managing metallurgical teams and optimizing processes.
  

• French and English