Position – New Mines Manager – Sub Sahara Africa.
Reporting to EMA (Europe Middle-East Africa) Regional Technical Manager based in UK.
Based in Johannesburg – Work from home office.
Remuneration – list below is additional to base salary.
- Cytec contributes 15% of base salary towards pension fund in cash (own pension fund management)
- Company car including fuel/maintenance/insurance.
- Cytec contributes 50% cash towards medical aid.
- Cytec contributes 100% payment of life/disability/dreaded disease insurance.
- Cytec contributes 100% of communications in home office (mobile phone and internet)
- Participation in Cytec annual bonus scheme.
- Salary and payroll payments/tax management by Ernest & Young in Johannesburg
ROLE OVERVIEW
The New Mines Manager will be reporting to the EMA (Europe Middle-east Africa) Regional Technical Manager.
He/she is responsible for:
- finding new mines projects in the region corresponding to the technology profile of Cytec Industries
- including new mines in a work plan and defining priorities, necessary technical resources and technical support / follow up
- technology work with owners of new mines and their designated / contracted engineering houses (in any country)
- coordination of his activity with EMA RSD (Regional Sales Director), EMA RTM (Regional Technical Manager) and corresponding EMA RSM (Regional Sales Manager), also with a Global New Mines Manager or a Global manager responsible for the New Mines development
- achieving a final target – implementation of Cytec reagents at new mines and incorporation of Cytec reagents into standard technology procedure developed by engineering houses or new mine management / owners on the date of the mine start up and receiving a commercial purchase order by Cytec
- Working as a field technologist – time by time / depending on necessity / providing help and assistance to the EMA technical team during plant tests / conducting lab works / providing technology support to existing Cytec customers when requested. This part of the job can be performed either individually or in a team and could take up to 40% of his/her working time.
- Frequent visits to any countries and regions related to performing NMM job (South Africa, DRCongo, Ghana, Zambia, Botswana, Namibia, Tanzania, Madagascar, Mozambique, Malawi, Angola, Zimbabwe, Uganda, Australia, Canada, USA, Europe, etc.)
- Travel time could be up to 55% of the total working time
- Living close to a large international airport is a must, relocation can be discussed
This individual must have a thorough and detailed knowledge of metallurgical and mineral processing practices and operations, especially flotation and possess a thorough understanding of Cytec products and their applications in the markets where we compete. He/she must have excellent problem solving skills but also possess a good understanding of the commercial process and exercise sound judgment in resolving business and technical problems, establishing priorities and recommending specific technical and sales strategies.
Desired Skills & Experience
BUSINESS/TECHNICAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCES (Must have):
- 5 -12 years of Experience in operating mineral processing plants and the use of chemical additives in the processes. Also experience at Metallurgical laboratories and/or Engineering companies.
- And/or 5 -12 years of experience in service and technology based industries.
- Specific understanding of the flotation processes and the chemistry of Cytec mining products.
- Knowledge of statistical experimental design.
- Must be able to communicate clearly in both written and oral forms.
- Demonstrated experience in creatively solving technical problems at customers.
EDUCATION "REQUIRED" (Must Have):
Mineral Processing engineer (Bsc) from a relevant faculty / university or at least 5 years of practical experience if graduated from a non-profile university / specialty. Undergraduate degree or Diploma in either a management discipline or a business related technical discipline.
Company Description
Cytec’s vision is to deliver specialty chemical and material technologies beyond our customers’ imagination.
Our focus on innovation, advanced technology and application expertise enables us to develop, manufacture and sell products that change the way our customers do business. Our pioneering products perform specific and important functions for our customers, enabling them to offer innovative solutions to the industries that they serve.
Cytec Specialty Chemicals provides complete solutions for customers requiring high-value surface technologies in key industries, including mining, industrial coatings, automotive and transportation, graphic arts, architectural and construction, wood and paper, adhesives and opto-electronics.
Additional Information
- Posted:
- March 29, 2012
- Type:
- Full-time
- Experience:
- Mid-Senior level
- Functions:
- Engineering
- Industries:
- Chemicals
- Referral Bonus:
-
- see summary below
- Job ID:
- 2780147
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