General Manager – Ore Dressing - Central Africa

General Manager – Ore Dressing

Location: Central Africa

Position Overview

The General Manager – Ore Dressing will lead the ore beneficiation and upgradation operations, with a focus on copper, zinc, and lead flotation plants. The role requires a deep understanding of mineralogy, process design, and plant operations, ensuring optimal recovery and efficiency in line with the region’s high-grade ore deposits. The GM will report directly to the Sr. Director – Projects & Technology.

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Key Responsibilities

Mineralogy & Process Interpretation:

• Analyze and interpret mineralogical studies to guide beneficiation strategies and process flowsheets.
• Apply mineralogical insights to optimize ore upgradation and flotation plant performance.

Test Work Design & Execution:

• Design and develop procedures for bench-scale and pilot-scale test work5.
• Supervise and interpret test work findings, translating them into actionable process improvements.

Commercial Plant Conceptualization:

• Use bench and pilot-scale results to conceptualize and design commercial ore beneficiation plants.
• Oversee the transition from pilot to commercial scale, ensuring process scalability and robustness.

Plant Stabilization & Troubleshooting:

• Lead stabilization efforts and troubleshoot operational challenges in commercial plants.
• Implement corrective actions to resolve metallurgical and operational bottlenecks.

Team Leadership:

• Supervise technical teams, fostering a culture of safety, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Mentor junior engineers and ensure knowledge transfer across the department.

Reporting & Compliance:

• Prepare technical reports, feasibility studies, and process documentation5.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety (EHS) standards and regulatory requirements.

 

Qualifications & Experience:

• Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering with specialization in Ore Beneficiation or Mineral Processing.
• 20–25 years’ experience in ore upgradation and flotation plants, with a strong track record in copper, zinc, and lead beneficiation.
• Proven expertise in mineralogical analysis, process design, and plant operations.
• Experience in scaling up processes from laboratory to commercial scale.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.

 

Desirable Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of mineral processing equipment and process control systems.
• Familiarity with the geology and ore characteristics of the Central African Copperbelt is an advantage.
• Experience working in multicultural and challenging environments.

 

Reporting Structure:

• Reports to: Sr. Director – Projects & Technology

Interested candidate forward resume dharmendra@karmaasolutions.com