Kamoto Copper Company Société Anonyme, KCC SA in acronym, is a Congolese company operating in Kolwezi, capital of the province of Lualaba, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
KCC SA exploits copper and cobalt ores on a large scale. It includes an underground mine, open-pit mines and integrated metallurgical facilities. The operation has one of the largest copper reserves in the world, with a current life of over 25 years.
As an industrial mining company, we provide safe workplaces and support the sustainable development of the local economy. We maintain a constructive and open dialogue with the communities that host us, as well as with the provincial and national government.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
KCC SA does not accept applications submitted by persons under the age of eighteen (18). In accordance with article 1 of the Labor Code of the Democratic Republic of Congo, KCC SA receives all applications without distinction or discrimination. However, as part of its Equal Opportunity, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion program, applications from women are strongly encouraged.
In accordance with our Compliance Policy and Code of Conduct, KCC, its representatives and its workers do not receive any compensation or benefits of any kind at any stage of the recruitment process (application submission, application processing, tests and interviews for employment, medical examinations for employment, or induction, etc.). Any act of corruption or attempted corruption must be reported to the telephone number: +243 999928028 and will be severely punished.
Furthermore, KCC SA pursues the objective of a transparent, fair and equitable recruitment process and, therefore, does not tolerate any interference or intervention in any way whatsoever in its recruitment process. Any failure on this point will result in the immediate disqualification of the candidate concerned.
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Job Description
Under the supervision of the Regional Processing Manager , the incumbent will be responsible for providing metallurgical expertise in the development of long-term plans and budgets for Glencore 's copper operations in Africa, actively participating in the optimization of on-site assets and processes, providing technical support to improve metallurgical performance, identifying and driving technical programs to achieve production targets, and supporting expansion and modernization projects for copper processing facilities.
He/She will have, among other things, the following responsibilities (non-exhaustive):
• Provide metallurgical expertise in the development of long-term production plans (Life of Mine) and budget forecasts.
• Collect and analyze operational data from sites to inform the planning process and identify key success factors.
• Identify critical metallurgical parameters and associated programs, and ensure clear and concise communication of production plans to local, regional and global teams.
• Initiate, manage and monitor metallurgical testing programs aimed at achieving long-term production objectives and budget targets.
• Provide metallurgical support in the development of plans related to mineral resources and reserves.
• Carry out operational support interventions as needed.
• Review short-term production plans and technical test programs conducted on site and evaluate the results, if applicable.
• Contribute to the implementation of metallurgical technical standards and projects geared towards achieving production objectives.
• Carry out metallurgical audits and support field teams in the integration of new processing schemes or in the implementation of modifications.
• Evaluate the metallurgical and processing aspects of major or intermediate investment projects.
• Participate in engineering and design reviews of treatment facility projects.
Job Requirements
Qualifications and experience
• Have a university degree in metallurgy, chemical engineering or a related discipline.
• Have more than ten (10) years of experience in metallurgy in the base metals industry, including at least 5 years in operational roles directly on site.
• Have proven experience collaborating with other technical disciplines such as mining engineering and geology.
• Have participated in the development and implementation of process improvements, resulting from laboratory metallurgical testing programs.
• Contributed to the definition of production plans, including long-term plans (Life of Mine).
• Have experience in hydrometallurgy, preferably in the base metals sector.
• Have a strong ability to communicate technical information and results to a diverse audience, including technical and non-technical stakeholders, up to the management level.
• Fluency in English, both spoken and written, is mandatory.
• Have an ONEM card.
Technical skills.
• Expertise in base metal metallurgy (copper): Mastery of metallurgical processes, particularly hydrometallurgy, and ability to analyze and optimize critical parameters for copper recovery.
• Strategic Planning and Budgeting: Proven experience in developing long-term production plans (Life of Mine) and budget forecasting for complex mining operations.
• Operational data management and interpretation: Skills in collecting, analyzing and transforming data into concrete action plans, using modeling and simulation tools.
• Conducting metallurgical tests and continuous improvement: Ability to design, manage and evaluate laboratory and field test programs, with a view to optimizing the performance of installations.
Attitude / Behavior:
• Interdisciplinary collaboration: Experience working in synergy with the geology, mining engineering, maintenance and management departments, in a multicultural environment.
• Technical Leadership: Ability to influence local teams and guide complex projects by being recognized as a technical expert.
• Sense of responsibility: Commitment to supporting operations even in urgent or pressured contexts, with a strong sense of reliability.
• Results Orientation: Constant search for performance, efficiency and alignment with short and long term production objectives.