Metallurgical Samplers

Metallurgical Samplers

Lumwana Mine, Solwezi, Zambia.

Reporting to: 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 Samplers.

Role Summary

Reporting to the Metallurgist, your duties will include but not limited to the following;

Responsibilities

• Performing Metallurgical laboratory tests on geological and process samples in order to produce reliable and precise data to support metallurgical investigations.
• Carrying out routine tasks accurately and following strict methodologies to carry out analyses.
this will include receiving of blast and drill holes samples and recording in a book provided, crushing and homogenizing of the samples prior to lab test work.

• Maintaining and operating standard laboratory equipment, for example Lab Jaw Crusher, Lab Rod & Ball Mill, Lab Float Machines, Sieve Shaker and Cyclosizer.
• Ensuring the laboratory chemicals are well stocked and resourced.
• Compiling and sometimes interpreting results to present to metallurgists.
• Following and ensuring strict safety procedures and safety checks in the Mets Laboratory.
• Maintaining and understanding the importance of good housekeeping standards in the Met lab.
• Sampling and preparations of process control samples, composites samples and adhoc samples.
• Daily probe temperature monitoring on all Anstats and MSA
• Refilling liquid nitrogen in all Anstat probes, MSA probe and Spare probe.
•Safe storage of liquid Nitrogen in the Met Lab.
• Collecting hourly ISA assays and reporting to the Metallurgist
• Daily cleaning of analyzers to ensure that sample flow to analyzers is smooth preventing any blockages in the lines. Line must be always maintained clear.
• Daily cleaning of analyzers
Weekly calibration of plant Marcy scales
Making of aluminum foil balls for Crusher gap setting.
• Conduct daily full dry screen analysis.
Experience & Qualifications

• Full Grade 12 School Certificate
At least a certificate in Metallurgy or Mineral Processing
• Must have basic knowledge of sampling & sample handling techniques
• Basic Knowledge of computers and Microsoft office package (such as Excel & Word processing)                                                         • Good communication skills
• Willingness to learn
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.

Deadline: 01/02/2023