I. Basic Job Information

Job Title: Flotation Engineer

Department: Production & Operations Department

Work Location: Plot No.2915 off Chiwala Road, Bwana Mkumbwa, Ndola, Copperbelt Province, Zambia

Salary Range: 3,000 - 6,000 ZMW /month

Number of Vacancies: 1

Employment Type: Full-time, must be able to adapt to shift work

II. Job Responsibilities

Process Operation and Control: Responsible for daily production operations in the flotation workshop; start, operate and shut down flotation machines and other equipment in strict accordance with process procedures; accurately control key parameters such as pulp density, stirring speed and aeration volume to ensure stable and efficient flotation process.

Reagent Management and Adjustment: Based on ore properties and production indicators, accurately measure and add flotation reagents such as collectors and frothers; real-time monitor the effect of reagent use; timely optimize reagent formulas and dosage to balance mineral processing efficiency and cost control.

Equipment Maintenance and Inspection: Conduct daily inspections on the operation status of flotation machines, agitation tanks, thickeners and other equipment; record equipment parameters; promptly identify and handle common faults such as slurry leakage and abnormal noise; perform daily equipment maintenance (e.g., cleaning flotation cells, calibrating liquid level control mechanisms) to reduce equipment failure rate.

Quality Monitoring and Improvement: Regularly sample and analyze concentrate grade and tailings indicators; track changes in flotation foam thickness and quality; promptly adjust process parameters in response to index fluctuations to ensure product quality meets standards; participate in process optimization discussions and put forward suggestions for cost reduction and efficiency improvement.

Data Recording and Compliance: Standardize the filling of production logs; detailedly record data such as raw material consumption, equipment operation and quality inspection; strictly abide by safety production rules and regulations; implement workshop safety protection measures and eliminate illegal operations.

III. Qualifications and Requirements

Education and Major: Bachelor's degree or above; majors in Mineral Processing Engineering, Mineral Dressing Engineering, Chemical Engineering and other related fields are preferred.

Work Experience: At least 3 years of practical experience in flotation positions in mineral processing plants; familiar with flotation process flow of non-ferrous metals or non-metallic minerals; able to independently handle technical problems in production; candidates with working experience in similar enterprises are preferred.

Professional Skills: Proficient in the operation and maintenance of flotation equipment (e.g., self-priming/aerated flotation machines); master reagent properties and adjustment methods; able to optimize process parameters according to ore properties; possess basic data analysis and problem diagnosis capabilities.

Comprehensive Qualities: Aged 25-40 years old; good health condition, able to adapt to workshop shift work and production environment; strong sense of responsibility, meticulous work attitude; good teamwork and communication skills.

Others: Candidates with relevant professional qualifications in mineral processing are preferred.

IV. We Offer

Salary and Benefits: 3,000 - 6,000 ZMW /month

Career Development: Provide learning opportunities such as process technology training and advanced equipment operation training; clarify the promotion path of "Flotation Engineer - Process Technician - Workshop Supervisor" to support professional growth.

• Responsible for daily production operations in the flotation workshop; start, operate and shut down flotation machines and other equipment in strict accordance with process procedures; accurately control key parameters such as pulp density, stirring speed and aeration volume to ensure stable and efficient flotation process.
• Based on ore properties and production indicators, accurately measure and add flotation reagents such as collectors and frothers; real-time monitor the effect of reagent use; timely optimize reagent formulas and dosage to balance mineral processing efficiency and cost control.
• Conduct daily inspections on the operation status of flotation machines, agitation tanks, thickeners and other equipment; record equipment parameters; promptly identify and handle common faults such as slurry leakage and abnormal noise; perform daily equipment maintenance (e.g., cleaning flotation cells, calibrating liquid level control mechanisms) to reduce equipment failure rate.
• Regularly sample and analyze concentrate grade and tailings indicators; track changes in flotation foam thickness and quality; promptly adjust process parameters in response to index fluctuations to ensure product quality meets standards; participate in process optimization discussions and put forward suggestions for cost reduction and efficiency improvement.
• Standardize the filling of production logs; detailedly record data such as raw material consumption, equipment operation and quality inspection; strictly abide by safety production rules and regulations; implement workshop safety protection measures and eliminate illegal operations.

• Proficient in the operation and maintenance of flotation equipment (e.g., self-priming/aerated flotation machines)
• Master reagent properties and adjustment methods
• Able to optimize process parameters according to ore properties
• Possess basic data analysis and problem diagnosis capabilities
• Good teamwork and communication skills

• Bachelor's degree or above; majors in Mineral Processing Engineering, Mineral Dressing Engineering, Chemical Engineering and other related fields are preferred.
• At least 3 years of practical experience in flotation positions in mineral processing plants
• Familiar with flotation process flow of non-ferrous metals or non-metallic minerals
• Able to independently handle technical problems in production
• Aged 25-40 years old
• Good health condition, able to adapt to workshop shift work and production environment
• Strong sense of responsibility, meticulous work attitude
• Candidates with relevant professional qualifications in mineral processing are preferred.