The purpose of this position:
Designing, analysing, optimizing, and maintaining metallurgical processes in designated area (Material Handling and Hot Metal Operations,) of smelting & refining processes. This role ensures efficiency, safety, environmental compliance, and cost-effectiveness in smelting & refining operations.
The key duties and responsibilities of this position:
- Process Monitoring, Development, and Optimization
- Monitor process parameters and respond promptly to alarms or abnormal conditions.
- Support immediate corrective actions to maintain process stability and safety.
- Monitor and adjust parameters (temperature, pressure, composition) for optimal results.
- Design and improve processes for material handling, melting, refining, casting, solidifying metals and gas conversion.
- Reduce energy consumption and minimize material waste.
- Lead and support long-term process improvement initiatives and optimization projects.
2. Equipment and Technology Management
- Oversee the performance each designated area control (e.g. furnaces, kilns, converters, electrolysis systems, etc.)
- Introduce and integrate advanced technologies for process automation and monitoring.
3. Safety and Environmental Compliance
- Implement safety protocols to protect workers from hazards (e.g., high temperatures, fumes, molten materials).
- Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, focusing on emissions, slag, and waste management.
4. Troubleshooting and Problem-Solving
- Identify inefficiencies or issues in smelting & refining operations and provide solutions.
- Work with technical team to resolve equipment or process-related downtime.
- Work on root cause analysis and continuous improvement strategies.
- Provide real-time support for process deviations and operational troubleshooting.
5. Quality Assurance
- Monitor output quality to ensure metals meet industry and customer specifications.
- Test and analyse products to address impurities or defects.
6. Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Coordinate with Shift Supervisor/Operator, Operational/Mining, Maintenance, Production, and Environmental teams.
- Work closely with Operations, Automation, and Laboratory team to introduce innovative solutions and improve sustainability.
7. Reporting and Documentation
- Prepare reports on process performance, material usage, and environmental impact.
- Maintain detailed documentation of processes, experiments, and improvement initiatives.
- Coordinate and document process trials and pilot studies.
- Ensure effective communication and handover between shifts.
The key challenges in this position:
- Process Optimization by balancing efficiency, cost, and quality while maintaining consistent output.
- Raw Material Variability due to inconsistent quality of ore or concentrates affects process stability and output.
- Communicating complex process adjustments to operations team.
The background, education, and work experience needed to succeed in this job are:
- Bachelors Degree or Masters Degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field with minimum 3-5 years of experience in smelting, refining, or similar heavy industrial processes.
- Having exposure in Lean Six Sigma, OSHA, or any Parameters Testing Methods and Control.
- Ready to work in shift (including weekend)
Core Competencies (Knowledge, Skills & Characters)
- Strong understanding of pyrometallurgy and hydrometallurgy processes.
- Proficiency with process simulation software.
- Analytical thinking for diagnosing and resolving process inefficiencies.
- Knowledge of industrial safety standards and environmental regulations.
- Ability to present findings and recommendations clearly to teams and management.
Deadline : Aug 15th 2025