Metallurgical Intern

Job Description

Metallurgical Intern

Lumwana Mine, Solwezi, Zambia.

Reporting to: Senior Shift Supervisor/Senior Metallurgist

Lumwana Mining Company Limited (LMC), a copper mining company owned by Barrick Gold Corporation is situated in the Northwestern region of Zambia, some 300 km west of the Zambian Copperbelt and 95 km southwest of the provincial capital of Solwezi. The mine is a multi-pit, multi staged operation mining approximately 100MT of ore and waste per annum and producing copper concentrates containing an average of 120,000 tonnes of copper metal per year over a twenty (20) year mine life, making Lumwana the largest single open cut copper mine in Africa. The Company is now looking for an experienced and qualified individual to be considered for the position of Metallurgical Intern.

Role Summary

Reporting to the Senior Shift Supervisor/Senior Metallurgist , your duties will include but not limited to the following;

Responsibilities
Ensure efficient operation of the plant area by maintaining circuit parameters as directed by the senior Shift Supervisor.
Ensure safe and optimal utilization of all fixed plant throughout the processing area as required to maintain circuit parameters
Ensure effective use of consumables including grinding media and chemical reagents.
Record all operating parameters and changes as required by the Senior Shift Supervisor/Senior Metallurgist.
Maintain communications with Shift Supervisors, all other processing personnel and Metallurgical personnel’s as and when required.
Maintain clean and orderly workplace by controlling placement of supplies, Spillage cleanup and normal housekeeping.
Experience & Qualifications
Minimum Grade 12 School Certificate
Must be a recent graduate from a recognized learning institution
Degree/Diploma in Metallurgical/Chemical Engineering or related field
Good communication Skills
Willingness to Learn
Attention to detail
Zambian Nationals who meet requirements for this position and are resident in Zambia are strongly encouraged to apply

If you meet the requirements, submit your online application by clicking ‘APPLY NOW’.

Applicants may be subjected to any of the following: a Security and / or Police Clearance Check; a Competence Assessment, Qualifications, Credit and Reference Checks