PLANT OPERATOR JOB DESCRIPTION

Position/Job Title: Plant Operators (6)

Job Grade: B2

Department : Metallurgy 

Reports To: Plant Supervisor

Job Brief: To operate and monitor all stages of the gravity concentration circuit to ensure optimum recovery and product quality, while maintaining safety, environmental and production standards.

Responsibilities: The Plant Operators has the following responsibilities and duties:

Plant operation

• Operate and monitor crushing screening and gravity separation units (Jigs, shaking tables, spirals).
• Adjust water flow feed rates and equipment setting to maintain steady operation and target recoveries.
• Perform routine checks on pumps, screens, tables, spirals, jigs and conveyors, crushers etc.
• Ensure concentrate, middlings and tailings are properly handled and directed to correct streams.

Process Control and Monitoring 

• Record hourly readings of feed tonnage, density and recovery data.
• Collect and label samples for metallurgical analysis.
• Observe plant performance and report unusual behavior of the plant (surging, blockage and poor recovery).

Maintenance Support

• Clean equipment and maintain proper housekeeping in the plant area.
• Assist maintenance personnel during shutdowns or equipment repairs.
• Check for leaks, worn parts and blockages in gravity units and pipeline.

Safety and Environmental Responsibilities

• Follow all safety and LOTO procesures before working on equipment.
• Weare correct PPEs at all times.
• Report any unsafe conditions, spills or incidents immediately.
• Ensure tailings and water management are done according to environmental standards.

Job Requirements:

The Plant Operator should have the following education and experience and Skills:

• Any Certificate in mining Field
• 1-3 years experience in Plant operations specifically gravity concentration plants.
• Knowledge of gravity separation principles and process equipment.
• Basic understanding of pumps, slurry handling and plant operation parameters.
• Knowledge in the up-grading process
• Trustworthy and have sober habits
• Basic mathematical and writing skills
• Motivated and performance driven
• Be able to work within a Team environment
• Have a culture which promotes safety
• A Person of high integrity

How to apply:

Please submit the following documents in a single file attachment to the e-mail address:recruitment.nyakabingo@trinity-metals.com for Human Resources Office. Indicating which position, you are applying for and addressed to the General Manager of Trinity Nyakabingo Mines Ltd.

1. Application letter/A cover letter setting out briefly the candidate’s motivation and suitability for the position not more than 1 page,
2. A Curriculum Vitae- maximum 3 pages,
3. The name, position and contact number for three references, one of them being from your recent employer, preferably your direct Supervisor.
4. A copy of education and training certificates/diplomas/degrees
5. Any pertinent recommendation letter that the candidate may wish to add (optional).
6. A copy of relevant work certificates.
7. A copy of ID

Applications Submission Deadline 

The deadline for Application is 16/02/ 2025.

The applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered.

Only short-listed candidates shall be contacted.

For other inquiries, please contact HR Office on +250791345409 during working hours

Done at Nyakabingo, on08/8/2025.

Justin Uwiringiyimana

General Manager 

Trinity Nyakabingo Mines Ltd