Specialist Metallurgy

Open date: 2023-02-07
Close date: 2023-02-17 17:30
Department: Operations

Oyu Tolgoi’s workforce today is more than 97 per cent Mongolian, and major strategic focus for the company is to develop a skilled workforce that is continuously learning. We aim to attract the best talent, so that we can together deliver a safe and globally competitive copper business that contributes to the prosperity of Mongolia.

The opportunity

We are looking for one (1) Specialist Metallurgy in Oyu Tolgoi LLC, Technical & Integrated Planning - Concentrator Technical Services department based in Ulaanbaatar and Oyu Tolgoi mine site.

The purpose of this role is to provide technical advice and data analytical support of the functional area in large complex environment in line with the company policies and procedures to achieve the team's objectives and targeted plan.

What the role entails

  • Benefit evaluation for most of the major Concentrator wide BT projects interfacing with relevant teams including finance
  • Advice metallurgy team on process related complex problem solving and big data analytics
  • Review and update metallurgical models BDT interfacing with Mine planning team at OT and RT level
  • Support team to put in place practices to improve metallurgical performance of the plant and to mitigate future challenges.
  • Developing and managing data analytic dashboards of the team
  • Develop data analytical methodology and support CTS team on data driven decision making and problem-solving practice.
  • Identifying important production trends, insights/root causes of the issues
  • Review engineering practices at OT to bring in line with Rio Tinto and the broader industry standards and practices.
  • Advice the team in creating and maintaining as-built documentation for all supported systems and equipment
  • Review report on performance of commissioned process improvements and support evaluation process
  • Lead the safe delivery of projects through effective risk management, advice on technical.
  • Advice metallurgical team on medium- and long-term planning
  • Provide support on metal reconciliation process in particular long term monthly mass balancing and reconciliation
  • Support to improve mass balancing practices including separated reporting of UG and OP metal production

What you will need for this role

  • Undergraduate or higher education obtained through Mining, Geology, Metallurgy, Mineral processing, Chemical Engineering or relevant discipline
  • At least 5 years relevant experience, or otherwise the significant practical experience and on the job training
  • Excellent written and speaking English
  • Good data analysis skills
  • Able to demonstrate problem solving skills, project management skills and familiarity with continuous improvement tools.
  • Advanced English language verbal and written skills.
  • Advanced computer skills including proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel and Office suite.

Please click HERE to go to Oyu Tolgoi LLC Online Application System or go to www.ot.mn, select your vacancy and click on the link in the bottom.

If you have any enquiries, please contact the following addresses:

Monnis Tower, 1st Floor
Chinggis Avenue 15, Sukhbaatar District
Ulaanbaatar - 14240, Mongolia

Tel: + (976) - 7010-3604


All potential candidates must be medically cleared.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and asked to submit additional documents

For successful candidates, please be advised that information submitted and collected during the recruitment process may be used or required by other HR functions such as Training and HR Services.

Employees of the Oyu Tolgoi LLC and subcontract companies currently working at Oyu Tolgoi mine must notify their employer of their application prior to progressing to the interview stage.

Oyu Tolgoi LLC ensures fair and transparent recruitment practices where all applicants are provided with equal opportunities and the decision on recruitment is made by committee members without any involvement of mediating individuals.