Who we Are:

Rutongo Mines Ltd is a Tin Mining Company, situated in Masoro Sector, Rulindo District, Northern Province. The Management of Rutongo Mines Ltd informs the public that it is recruiting Internal and External Competent, Qualified and Experienced staff for the following positions:

1. Position / Job Title: Mine Metallurgist

2. Grade: D1

3. Department: Metallurgy

4. Reports To: Operations Manager

5. Job Brief:

The Mine Metallurgist is responsible for monitoring, optimizing, and improving mineral processing operations to ensure maximum minerals recovery, efficiency, and product quality. The role involves conducting metallurgical test work, analyzing plant performance, troubleshooting operational issues, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards.

6. Key Responsibilities:

a. Process Monitoring and Optimization:

• Monitor daily plant performance, including crushing, grinding, concentration, and recovery processes.
• Optimize processing parameters to improve recovery rates, throughput, and product quality.
• Analyze ore characteristics and recommend appropriate processing methods.

b. Metallurgical Testing and Analysis:

• Conduct laboratory and plant-based metallurgical test work.
• Interpret test results and provide recommendations for process improvements.
• Monitor reagent consumption and optimize dosage levels.

c. Plant Performance and Troubleshooting:

• Identify process inefficiencies and implement corrective actions.
• Troubleshoot operational issues affecting recovery, grade, or throughput.
• Work closely with operations teams to ensure stable plant performance.

d. Data Management and Reporting:

• Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) such as recovery, grade, and production rates.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly metallurgical reports.
• Maintain accurate records of test work, plant performance, and improvements.

e. Safety and Environmental Compliance:

• Ensure all metallurgical activities comply with company safety policies and environmental regulations.
• Promote safe work practices within the processing plant.
• Monitor tailings management and minimize environmental impact.

f. Collaboration and Support:

• Work closely with mining engineers, geologists, and maintenance teams to optimize overall operations.
• Provide technical guidance to plant operators and junior staff.
• Support training initiatives to improve operational efficiency.

g. Continuous Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for process improvement and cost reduction.
• Participate in plant optimization projects and technology upgrades.
• Stay updated on new metallurgical techniques and industry best practices.

h. Emergency Response:

• Provide technical support during plant breakdowns or emergency situations.
• Assist in rapid problem-solving to minimize production losses.

i. Ad-hoc Duties:

• Perform other duties as required by management, within the scope of the role.

7. Job Requirements:

a. Education and Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree in metallurgical engineering, or Mineral Processing.
• Additional certifications in mineral processing or plant operations are an advantage.
• Training in health, safety, and environmental management is desirable.

b. Experience:

• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in mineral processing or metallurgical operations.
• Experience in tin or similar mineral processing operations is an added advantage.
• Proven experience in plant optimization and metallurgical test work.

c. Technical Skills:

• Strong knowledge of mineral processing techniques (crushing, grinding, gravity separation, flotation).
• Familiarity with metallurgical software and data analysis tools.
• Ability to interpret technical data, process flowsheets, and laboratory results.

d. Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

e. Physical Requirements:

• Willingness to work in shifts and extended hours when required.
• Ability to work in a mining environment, including exposure to noise, dust, and varying weather conditions.

f. Other:

• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Willingness to continuously learn and adapt to new technologies.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet production targets.

• Monitor daily plant performance, including crushing, grinding, concentration, and recovery processes.
• Optimize processing parameters to improve recovery rates, throughput, and product quality.
• Analyze ore characteristics and recommend appropriate processing methods.
• Conduct laboratory and plant-based metallurgical test work.
• Interpret test results and provide recommendations for process improvements.
• Monitor reagent consumption and optimize dosage levels.
• Identify process inefficiencies and implement corrective actions.
• Troubleshoot operational issues affecting recovery, grade, or throughput.
• Work closely with operations teams to ensure stable plant performance.
• Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) such as recovery, grade, and production rates.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly metallurgical reports.
• Maintain accurate records of test work, plant performance, and improvements.
• Ensure all metallurgical activities comply with company safety policies and environmental regulations.
• Promote safe work practices within the processing plant.
• Monitor tailings management and minimize environmental impact.
• Work closely with mining engineers, geologists, and maintenance teams to optimize overall operations.
• Provide technical guidance to plant operators and junior staff.
• Support training initiatives to improve operational efficiency.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and cost reduction.
• Participate in plant optimization projects and technology upgrades.
• Stay updated on new metallurgical techniques and industry best practices.
• Provide technical support during plant breakdowns or emergency situations.
• Assist in rapid problem-solving to minimize production losses.
• Perform other duties as required by management, within the scope of the role.

• Strong knowledge of mineral processing techniques (crushing, grinding, gravity separation, flotation).
• Familiarity with metallurgical software and data analysis tools.
• Ability to interpret technical data, process flowsheets, and laboratory results.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

• Bachelor’s degree in metallurgical engineering, or Mineral Processing.
• Additional certifications in mineral processing or plant operations are an advantage.
• Training in health, safety, and environmental management is desirable.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in mineral processing or metallurgical operations.
• Experience in tin or similar mineral processing operations is an added advantage.
• Proven experience in plant optimization and metallurgical test work.
• Willingness to work in shifts and extended hours when required.
• Ability to work in a mining environment, including exposure to noise, dust, and varying weather conditions.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Willingness to continuously learn and adapt to new technologies.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet production targets.