Process Operations Superintendent – Sandfire Motheo

Job Description

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Sandfire Resources is an Australian mining and exploration company which is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX Ticker: SFR). Sandfire has a strong track record of safe, consistent, and profitable production and a clear strategy to grow into an international diversified and sustainable mining company.

In December 2020, the Board of Sandfire Resources approved the commercial development of the Motheo Copper-Silver Project located in the Kalahari Copper Belt in Botswana, marking a key step in its transformation into a global, diversified, and sustainable mining company. Tshukudu Metals Botswana (Pty) Limited (Tshukudu), a 100% owned subsidiary will be the owner and operator of the Motheo Copper Mine which is scheduled to produce up to 30,000 tonnes per annum of copper in concentrate over a 12-year mine life. Sandfire is targeting development of its Motheo Copper Mine in 2022, with its first production in 2023.

With pre-strip mining which commenced in 2022, Sandfire is recruiting within the Plant & HSEC team.

Sandfire invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the following positions tenable in Ghanzi:

Job Summary

• Oversee all areas of the plant to ensure Safety, Quality and Reliability (SQR) standards are being met on all products.
• Perform all duties safely, efficiently, and accurately to maintain and improve the performance of the entire processing plant in the areas of Safety, Quality, Reliability (SQR) and our strategy.
• Prepare operations schedules and coordinate processing activities to ensure production and quality meets specifications
• Ensure that the section goals are met and adhering to approved budget
• Conduct assessment of plant operational procedures to identify areas of inefficiency and initiate action plan for improvement.
• entails monitoring the activities of production staff to ensure compliance with set health/safety regulations and procedures.
• allocating and managing of resources to achieve optimal standards, performance and productivity in a plant.
• implement strategies to increase production output at minimal costs.
• Supervise and coach direct reports in the delivery of their duties; complete performance reviews and provides feedback to direct reports as per company policy
• Support the development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the processing Systems.

Technical Competencies

• Familiarity with industry (Copper & Silver processing) standard equipment and technical expertise
• Be knowledgeable of safety, quality, processing processes
• Ability to create accountability and to lead by example
• Thorough knowledge of department operations and procedures
• Knowledge of latest safety laws and regulations

Behavioural Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to lead a large team
• Strong attention to deal
• Interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail.
• Good problem-solving abilities

Qualification & Experience

• Tertiary qualification in Metallurgical or Chemical Engineering or related discipline
• Minimum 15 years of experience in a large-scale Copper Concentrator or similar
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in a senior position (copper-silver projects)
• Registered with the Engineers Registration Board
• Experience in operational readiness and new start-up projects

To find out more about any of these positions please refer to the following link https://www.sandfiremotheo.co.bw/site/work-with-us/job-opportunities
Alternatively, you can apply by submitting your CV and cover letter, academic certificates include the position title and reference number as a subject to careers@tshukudumetals.co.bw.
Closing Date: 6th February 2023