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 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.

Job description.

Reporting to Superintendent – Technical Services & Strategic Projects KTC, the incumbent will be responsible for providing advanced metallurgical support focused on continuous improvement, process optimization and technical innovation at the KTC plant.

His/Her essential functions will include, among others (non-exhaustive list):

1.    Project management for metallurgical improvement:

•    Identify opportunities for improvement, develop business cases, define the scope and execute approved improvement projects;

•    Identify and evaluate opportunities for process and technology improvement;
•    Develop case studies and implement pilot-scale research and development (R&D) projects;
•    Collaborating with plant operations, engineering teams and OEM suppliers;

•    Ensure timely execution, monitoring of benefits and closure of initiatives;
•    Plan and coordinate the different phases of projects and ensure that deadlines are met;

2.    Coordination of metallurgical tests:

•    Plan, coordinate and supervise metallurgical testing programs in internal and external laboratories;
•    Ensure that testing is aligned with factory priorities;

•    Examine and validate the results to ensure their consistency and reliability.

3.    Technical analysis and reports:

•    Supervise the validation and analysis of operational data;
•    Write, interpret and present technical reports with concrete recommendations;

•    Support metal reconciliation activities and mass balance monitoring.

4.    Strategic support and innovation:

•    Contribute to strategic projects focusing on process efficiency, improved recovery rates and technological innovations;
•    Integrate industry innovations and best practices into factory systems and procedures;

•    Participate in cross-functional benchmarking exercises and strategic planning.

5.    Skills development and capacity building:

•    Mentoring junior metallurgists to strengthen technical skills;
•    Facilitate training workshops on technical tools, metallurgical software and safety practices;

•    Promote a culture of continuous learning and accountability for processes.

6.    Administrative tasks and other occasional responsibilities:

•    Support additional requests from management;
•    Ensure that initiatives are aligned with the overall objectives of Technical Services.

Job requirements 

Qualifications and experience

•    University degree in metallurgy or chemical engineering;
•    Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in the metallurgical industry, with proven expertise in copper and cobalt ore processing and project management; experience in technical leadership is an asset;
•    Mastery of ore processing methods and metallurgical processes;

•    Proven expertise in process design, mass balances, reconciliation and test program management;
•    Solid knowledge of R&D methodologies, process development, quality control and continuous improvement;
•    Experience in writing technical reports, business cases and presentations;

•    Knowledge of regulations and standards in metal accounting and inventory management (e.g., Amira P754) is an asset;
•    Basic knowledge of accounting;
•    Fluency in French and English (spoken and written) is preferred.

Technical skills.

•    Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio);
•    Ability to use process simulation software and interpret design documents (PFD, P&ID);
•    Expertise in technical documentation, scope definition, planning and HAZOP;

•    Strong communication and problem-solving skills;
•    Experience working with internal stakeholders, suppliers and contractors.

Attitudes / Behaviors.

•    Strong commitment to safety and compliance;
•    Analytical mind and keen sense of observation;
•    Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment;

•    Willingness to learn new technologies and tools;
•    Ability to work in a team and autonomy;
•    Leadership and sense of responsibility;

•    Good physical condition: ability to move around the factory site on foot without assistance.

KCC SA does not accept applications submitted by people 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 or attempted act of corruption must be reported through our web portal : https://glencore.raisingconcerns.org/ or by phone at: +243 970 174 000 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.