Senior Plant Metallurgist at Shanta Gold

NEW JOB OPPORTUNITY AT SHANTA MINING WE’RE HIRING: SENIOR PLANT METALLURGISTLocation: Singida Gold Mine,Work Schedule: 42 Days On / 21 Days OffAccommodation: CampReports To: Process Plant SuperintendentRole OverviewThis role ensures that plant operations are run efficiently while achieving optimal metallurgical performance. The incumbent will be responsible for process monitoring, optimization, metallurgical accounting, reagent management, and continuous improvement initiatives.Key Responsibilities1. Safety & ComplianceEnsure adherence to safety, health, and environmental regulations.Conduct risk assessments and enforce compliance.2. Process Optimization & Performance MonitoringCrushing & Milling: Ensure proper crusher settings and monitor grinding circuit performance.Leaching & Adsorption: Optimize Carbon-in-Leach (CIL) parameters to achieve maximum gold recovery.Elution & Electrowinning: Control and optimize elution efficiency to enhance gold stripping.Gravity Recovery: Improve Knelson concentrator and Acacia reactor performance for higher gravity gold recovery.Tailing Storage Facility (TSF): Provide technical guidance to ensure efficient tailings disposal and compliance with environmental standards.3. Metallurgical Accounting & ReportingMaintain accurate metallurgical records and reconciliations.Prepare and analyze process reports.4. Reagent & Water ManagementOptimize reagent usage and ensure cyanide compliance.Manage plant water balance efficiently.5. Continuous Improvement & Test WorkIdentify process inefficiencies and develop test work programs for optimization.Conduct metallurgical test work to improve recovery rates and plant performance.Implement innovative solutions for reducing operational costs while maintaining high metallurgical efficiency.6. Cost Control & BudgetingDevelop cost-effective strategies to reduce reagent and operational expenses.Ensure that plant metallurgical operations remain within approved budget limits.Track and analyze production costs, making recommendations for savings.7. Leadership & TrainingMentor and train junior metallurgists and plant operators.Foster a culture of accountability and technical excellence.What We’re Looking ForBSc in Mineral Processing Engineering, Metallurgy, or Chemical EngineeringRegistered with the Tanzania Engineers Registration Board (ERB)5+ years of experience in a gold processing plantStrong expertise in CIL, gravity concentration, elution, cyanide managementLeadership and process optimization experienceHow to ApplyApplication Deadline: 10th April 2025Send your CV, certificates, and cover letter to recruitment@shantagoldltd.com with the subject “Senior Plant Metallurgist Application.”If you do not receive feedback within 14 days after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.