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

He/She will have, among other things, the following essential functions (non-exhaustive):

· Lead Metallurgical Improvement Projects:

Ø Identify and evaluate opportunities for process and technology improvements.

Ø Develop business cases and implement R&D and pilot-scale projects.

Ø Collaborate with plant operations, engineering teams, and OEMs.

Ø Ensure timely execution, benefit tracking and closure of improvement initiatives.

Ø Plan and coordinate the different phases of projects and ensure that deadlines are met.

· Metallurgical Testwork Coordination

Ø Plan, coordinate, and supervise metallurgical test programs in internal and external laboratories.

Ø Ensure alignment of test programs with plant priorities.

Ø Review and validate test results to ensure consistency and accuracy.

· Technical Analysis and Reporting

Ø Oversee validation and analysis of operational data.

Ø Compile, interpret and present technical reports with actionable recommendations.

Ø Support metal reconciliation and mass balance tracking.

· Strategic Support and Innovation

Ø Contribute to strategic projects related to process efficiency, recovery improvements and technology upgrades.

Ø Integrate innovations and industry best practices into plant systems and procedures.

Ø Participate in cross-functional benchmarking and strategic planning sessions.

· Team Development and Capacity Building

Ø Mentor junior metallurgists to build technical capability.

Ø Facilitate workshops on technical tools, metallurgical software and safety practices.

Ø Promote a culture of continuous learning and process ownership.

· Administrative and Ad-Hoc Responsibilities

Ø Support additional assignments as assigned by management.

Ø Ensure alignment of initiatives with the overall Technical Services objectives.

Job requirements.

Qualifications and experience.

· Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering;

· Minimum (5) years of professional experience in the metallurgical industry, with proven expertise in copper and cobalt processing, and project management; experience in technical leadership is an advantage;

· Proficient in ore processing and metallurgical processes;

· Proficiency in process design, mass balancing, reconciliation and test program management;

· Strong knowledge of R&D, process development, quality control and continuous improvement methodologies;

· Experience in drafting technical reports, business cases and presentations.

· Familiarity with regulations and standards applicable to metal accounting and inventory management (e.g., Amira P754) would be an asset;

· Knowledge of basic accounting principles;

· Bilingual proficiency in French and English is preferred.

Technical skills.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio);

· Skilled in process simulation software and interpretation of design documents;

· Competent in technical documentation, project scoping, scheduling and HAZOPs;

· Strong communication and problem-solving capabilities;

· Experience working with internal stakeholders, suppliers and contractors.

Attitudes / Behaviors.

· Strong commitment to safety and compliance;

· Analytical and detail-oriented with a strong sense of observation;

· Comfortable working under pressure and in a fast-paced environment;

· Proactive in learning new technologies and tools;

· Collaborative, yet capable of working independently;

· Demonstrates leadership and accountability;

· Physically fit to walk to and work at the plant site without assistance.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

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Senior Process Engineer - Technical Services & Projects - KTC