- Company: Lubambe Copper Mine Limited
- Location: Zambia
- State: Chililabombwe
- Job type: Full-Time
- Job category: Engineering Jobs in Zambia
Lubambe Copper Mine is located within the Greater Konkola Area of the Zambian Copperbelt and consists of a large – scale mining license covering an area of approximately 228 square kilometres.
Completed and commissioned in 2012, Lubambe is an underground operation supported by a shaft and decline access with a 2.5 million tonne per annum capacity ore concentrator. The mine’s current depth is 450 meters producing a high-grade copper concentrate which is then treated at Zambian smelters.
The mine currently employs 1,000 direct employees and a further 1,200 contractors. It places the highest priority on safety with a world class safety system.
Supporting local communities and suppliers is a key business focus of the mine.
EMR Capital owns an 80% controlling interest in Lubambe while ZCCM-IH owns 20%.
The Mine seeks to employ an experienced and qualified individual in the following position:
ACCOUNTING METALLURGIST (x1)
This position reports to the Senior Metallurgist-Processing
Core Purpose of the Position
Responsible for carrying out a check in, check out balance for the Ore treated, Copper produced and dispatched at Lubambe copper mine and consumables used for concentrate production and input into the Lubambe Met accounting system for reference, accounting and accountability.
Key Performance Areas/Indicators (KPA/Is):
- Timely preparation of daily, weekly and monthly production and accounting reports
- Conduct audits on all Weightometers, densitometers and sample cutters to guarantee accurate measurements and reporting
- Report any metallurgical accounting anomaly and champion metallurgical accounting audits
- Ensure all consumables stocks and consumption are monitored and tracked
- Responsible for concentrate loading, dispatches and reconciliations
- Review previous day dispatch tonnage of concentrate and quality (grade and moisture)
- Follow up with the laboratory and ensure all accounting assays are reported on time
- Perform monthly mass balance, metal reconciliation and reporting
- Perform any other duties given by the supervisor
Academic Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering
- Five (5) years’ work experience in a concentrator or related field.
