Metallurgist Operator

Base Titanium Limited, the Kenyan subsidiary of the Australian company, Base Resources Limited, is developing the globally significant Kwale Mineral Sands Project about 50km south of Mombasa. The Project is now funded and construction commenced in the 3rd quarter of 2011. Production is scheduled to start during the second half of 2013.

Base is a creative resource company that places a strong emphasis on being part of the community in which it operates and on attracting and developing good people. Kwale is the first large mining development in Kenya since 1911 and represents an exciting opportunity for high performing candidates seeking to be part of the successful development of the Project. Qualified candidates encouraged to apply.

Metallurgist Operator – Ref: HRPR04/13

The purpose of this job is to assist all Metallurgists with day-to-day tasks, adjustments, special projects and test-work by preparing final product sample results, gathering Plant Survey data and participating in making adjustments or changes in settings where required to improve final product quality and recovery (HMC and Products).

Other duties include:
 Conducting Plant Surveys on feed, product and reject samples.
 Assisting Metallurgists to make adjustments or changes in settings.
 Contributing towards the identification of adjustments or changes to settings in PCP and MSP.
 Assisting Metallurgists to conduct weekly checks on the calibration of equipment and instrumentation.
 Preparing final product metal accounting data and checking adherence to grade control standard operating procedures.
 Performing density checks, belt scale checks, tonnage checks, samplers and silo dips.

Essential:
 KCSE (Kenyan Certificate of Senior Education) or equivalent.
 2 years experience.
 Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, and other techniques for maximizing the effective production of product.
 Basic knowledge of the chemical processes and the transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
 Knowledge of the structure and content of the English and Swahili language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Eligible applicants must submit a Curriculum Vitae with a cover letter, copy of Identity Card, copies of qualifications and three traceable references for the attention of the Human Resources Manager, clearly marked “Application for Metallurgist Operator” including the reference number to recruitment@basetitanium.com.
Applications must be received on or before 15th March 2013. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.