Description
Job Summary:
We are seeking a Process Operator to operate and monitor equipment at oxide and/or concentrator plants, ensuring efficient operation of mineral processing circuits.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Operate crushing, grinding, flotation, and filtration equipment.
2. Knowledge of hydrometallurgy: leaching, solvent extraction.
3. We promote employment inclusion and equal opportunities.
Our company, Compañia Minera Antapaccay, is searching for top talent to fill the position of:
Process Operator \- Oxide and/or Concentrator Plant
Antapaccay is a copper mining operation belonging to the Glencore Group since 2013\. It commenced operations in November 2012, following several years of exploration investment aimed at extending the life of the Tintaya mine.
The mining settlement is located in Espinar Province, Cusco Region, at an elevation of 4,100 meters above sea level.
This operation enables us to continue contributing to the sustainable development of Espinar Province, as we not only foster the creation of direct and indirect jobs and stimulate the local economy through purchases from local enterprises, but also invest in social projects targeting communities within our area of influence.
Requirements
Graduate, bachelor’s degree holder, or professional with a university degree in Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or related fields; or Technical Professional in Chemistry, Metallurgy, Mineral Processing Plant Operations, or related disciplines.
Minimum 2 years of experience as a process operator in concentrator and/or oxide plants.
**Other Qualifications:** Understand fundamentals, control, and correctly operate equipment in overland conveyor, crushing, grinding, flotation, thickening, and/or filtration circuits, monitoring that operational variables remain within established parameters. Knowledge of hydrometallurgical processes: leaching, solvent extraction, and/or electrowinning. Identify and recognize air, water, and lubrication systems servicing concentrator plant equipment. Identify parts and components, operating principles, and operational failures of concentrator plant equipment. Conduct equipment inspections in assigned areas and report findings to supervision for maintenance coordination (desirable). Perform equipment start-up and shutdown in coordination with the control panel according to operational needs (desirable). Perform equipment start-up and shutdown before and after scheduled and/or corrective maintenance (desirable). Knowledge of interlocks, control loops, and alarms of concentrator plant equipment (desirable).
Valid Class AI driver’s license with over 2 years of validity is mandatory. Class AIIa or AIIb licenses are desirable.
At Antapaccay, we work in a diverse environment, promoting employment inclusion based on equal opportunity for all. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination, adhering to fair employment practices aligned with Law No. 29973\.
Applicants with disabilities must attach the certificate issued by the corresponding institutions, as stipulated under Article 76° of Law No. 29973\.