Production, Metallurgist

12 Aug 2026 Production, Metallurgist at First Quantum Mineral

• Crushing Circuit Optimization: Monitor and adjust crusher gaps, conduct regular Met checks, and optimize crusher performance to meet daily, weekly, and monthly targets. • Performance Monitoring & Reporting: Track and report crushing, milling, and classification KPIs; compile daily, weekly, and monthly performance summaries • Routine Plant Inspections: Perform scheduled inspections and spot checks on crushers, mills, classifiers, weightometers, and screens to ensure operational integrity. • Particle Size & Plant Surveys: Conduct monthly belt cuts and full plant surveys for physical PSD analysis across circuits to support process optimization. • PSA Camera: Calibrate and monitor PSA cameras for real-time particle size analysis, ensuring functionality and data reliability. • Continuous Improvement: Identify bottlenecks, evaluate operating parameters, and drive long-term improvement initiatives across comminution circuits. • Technical Operational Support: Work closely with operations teams to troubleshoot and optimize daily performance; actively participate morning planning meetings. • Grinding Media: Maintain target ball load levels, track ball consumption, oversee ball sorting operations, and ensure proper charging protocols. • Classification: Monitor cyclone and screen operation, conduct regular inspections and PSD checks, and ensure target classification is achieved. • Mill Liner: Lead liner wear monitoring using tools like FARO 3D scanners, and report on liner performance. • Documentation & Communication: Maintain accurate records and generate comprehensive reports and updates for operational and metallurgical teams. • Cross-Department Coordination: Collaborate with, engineering, warehouse, and procurement teams to support seamless operations and planning • Full grade 12 certificate • Minimum Diploma in metallurgy, chemical engineering or related field • Computer literate (Microsoft Office Package)