Technical Specialist

Our client is a major diamond producer founded in 1958 producing rare diamonds alongside high-quality stones. Seize the moment! An exciting opportunity waits for a Technical Specialist (Diamond Processing) based in Tanzania. This is your chance to join an evolutionary industry-do not let it slip away!

The Technical Manager is responsible for the end-to-end strategic and operational management of the Diamond Processing Plant. This dual-focus role requires overseeing the metallurgical process to maximize diamond recovery while ensuring all mechanical, electrical, and structural engineering assets are maintained to the highest standards. You will lead a multidisciplinary team to achieve production targets safely, within budget, and at optimal efficiency.

• Direct the operation of the processing plant, including Crushing & Scrubbing, Dense Medium Separation (DMS), and X-Ray Recovery/Final Recovery.
• Continuously monitor and optimize metallurgical performance to ensure maximum recovery and minimal diamond breakage.
• Manage water recovery and tailings treatment facilities to ensure environmental compliance and resource efficiency.
• Oversee all maintenance activities (preventative, predictive, and corrective) for plant equipment.
• Manage the engineering workshop and spare parts inventory to minimize downtime.
• Lead the planning and execution of plant shutdowns and capital expenditure (CAPEX) projects.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Process Engineers, Mechanical/Electrical Technicians, and Plant Operators.
• Foster a culture of high performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure rigorous adherence to Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) protocols and "Zero Harm" policies.
• Develop and manage the annual operational budget (OPEX) and production forecasts.
• Identify opportunities for automation and technological upgrades to futureproof the plant operations.

• Bachelor's Degree in Mineral Processing, Extractive Metallurgy, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• A master's degree or MBA is a plus.
• Minimum of 10-15 years in mineral processing, with at least 5 years in a senior management role specifically within a Diamond Processing Plant.
• In-depth knowledge of DMS (Dense Medium Separation) circuits and cyclone optimization.
• Hands on experience with diamond recovery technology (e.g., BOUROVESTNIK, TOMRA, or Flowsort X ray machines).
• Experience with PLC/SCADA systems and automated plant control.
• Professional Engineering registration (e.g., ECSA, Pr.Eng) is highly desirable.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to balance immediate production needs with long-term asset integrity.
• Rapidly diagnosing technical bottlenecks in a high pressure environment.

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