Operator, Milling – Flash Flot / Cyclone Operator

At First Quantum, we free the talent of our people by taking a very different approach which is underpinned by a very different, very definite culture – the “First Quantum Way”.

Working with us is not like working anywhere else, which is why we recruit people who will take a bolder, smarter approach to spot opportunities, solve problems and deliver results.

Our culture is all about encouraging you to think independently and to challenge convention to deliver the best result. That’s how we continue to achieve extraordinary things in extraordinary locations.

Job description:

Overall Job Purpose

To obtain the best performance out of the cyclone and flash circuit by defending the circuit from adverse cyclone operation, ensuring consistent flash cell operation, preventing and acting on spillage, and acting as the ‘eyes and ears’ of the Control Room Operator.
To do this while keeping people safe, and ensuring that no discharges occur to environment.

Specific Job Responsibility

Area of accountability is all ‘upstairs’ activity at the milling area encompassing flash cell operation and concentrate delivery to point of discharge into the flotation circuit. All flash flotation cells and cyclone packs, commencing from cyclone feed pump discharge flanges to point of slurry return to mill feed chutes. Includes PSA system, delivery and discharge lines.

Job Specific Competencies

Wear your PPE
Follow KML safety procedures and guidelines
Undertake any ad hoc or non-routine requests assigned by your supervisor
Ensure the cyclone and flash area is shut down safely and quickly without spillage. Ensure the area is ready for subsequent re-start.
Complete operating checks according to instructions given by the supervisor and deliver to the supervisor prior to end of each shift.
Prevent the cyclones from roping
Maintain availability of cyclones
Operate the particle size analyser and multiplexer.
Operate the Flash Cells
Communicate issues that will affect the Rougher Flotation, Control Room or Grinding Field Operator
Escalate for advice and/or approval
Complete shift handover
Inspect the circuit regularly and report all spillage and leaks
Slow or stop operations if slurry goes outside the bund
Clean up if spillage occurs outside of  hoppers or containment areas

Key Job Attributes

Initiative
Strong drive to maximise production and improve the circuit operations.
Commitment to SHEC performance;
Strong drive and personal sense of ownership and accountability for circuit operations;
Ability to work and manage problems/actions across the timeframe of one shift;
Possess ability to analyse and understand metallurgical & equipment information;
Good verbal and written communication skills
Be diligent and thorough in approach;
Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
English language fluency.

Experience required to perform in this job

At least 1 year of experience in a processing plant, preferably in copper production.

Qualifications

Grade 12 Certificate.
Diploma in a Metallurgical or related field