Field Technician – Mining

Job Purpose To support a plant trial in a gold-processing plant. The technician will assist with reagent preparation, dosing, process monitoring, sampling, and data collection under the supervision of the technical team. Key Responsibilities • Assist with reagent dosing and monitor chemical consumption. • Monitor flotation operations and record relevant process parameters. • Collect, label, and handle process samples for laboratory analysis. • Record daily operating conditions, reagent dosage, and trial observations. • Report operational issues and deviations to the responsible technical representative. • Coordinate with mine personnel to facilitate trial activities. • Comply with all mine-site safety requirements and chemical handling procedures. Qualifications and Requirements • Diploma in Chemical Engineering, Metallurgy, Mineral Processing, or a related technical field. • Familiarity with process sampling and data recording is an advantage. • Ability to work at a remote mine site and follow the required work schedule. • Good communication skills and a strong commitment to safety. Expected Deliverables • Accurate daily records of reagent consumption and process operating conditions. • Properly collected and labelled process samples. • Daily updates on trial progress, operational observations, and any issues encountered. • Support for the technical team’s assessment of CMC performance and its impact on talc depression and gold recovery. Qualifications and Requirements • Diploma in Chemical Engineering, Metallurgy, Mineral Processing, or a related technical field. • Familiarity with process sampling and data recording is an advantage. • Ability to work at a remote mine site and follow the required work schedule. • Good communication skills and a strong commitment to safety.