Metallurgist

Job Tile: Metallurgist - Permanent

Location: Walvis Bay, Namibia, South Africa

Business Unit: BME Metallurgy

Reports To: Commercial Manager

About Us

BME, a global leader within the Omnia Group, provides innovative blasting solutions that support safe, efficient, and sustainable mining operations. With decades of industry experience, we combine advanced technology, technical expertise, and a deep understanding of mining challenges to deliver measurable performance improvements. At BME, we are committed to excellence in safety, operational performance, and customer partnership. We are looking for individuals who are driven by innovation and eager to contribute to cutting-edge solutions in the mining industry.

As part of the Omnia Group, our people form part of an interconnected global, forward-thinking team that values impact, contribution and expertise. We are committed to investing in each person's growth through world-class exposure, cutting-edge innovations, and opportunities for professional development. Our values-driven culture is built on respect, a commitment to excellence, and doing the right thing. At Omnia, innovation meets purpose, creating an environment where your contributions can shape meaningful solutions for today and tomorrow.

Operating in 26 countries and distributing to over 40, we provide essential products and services across agriculture, mining, and chemicals. We are driven by a shared commitment to enhancing lives, empowering communities, and creating a greener, more sustainable future. Whether enabling food security by improving agricultural yields, driving economic growth with safer and more efficient mining solutions, or supporting industrial progress with environmentally responsible chemicals, our work impacts industries, transforms communities, and builds a healthier planet.

Together, we are creating solutions that enhance life, empower progress, and shape a greener future for generations to come.

Why This Role Matters (Purpose):

Support Senior Management with the development of existing and new business by identifying opportunities through technical knowledge and value addition. Support product development and technical test work. Support quality control and assurance on products

What You Will Be Responsible For:

• Data Collection and Analysis - Collate and analyse data using pre-set tools, methods and formats. Involves working independently.

• Needs Assessment - Investigate questions relating to existing programs, processes and procedures related to metallurgic processes and applications.

• Recommendations - Advise managers how to apply a wide variety of existing procedures and precedents related to metallurgic processes and applications.

• Solutions Analysis - Interpret data and identify possible answers and solutions. Involves navigating a wide variety of processes, procedures and precedents related to metallurgic processes and applications.

• Improvement / Innovation - Identify shortcomings in existing processes, systems and procedures, and use established change management programs to address them, optimise chemical consumption cost and efficiencies to add value to customers and strategic suppliers.

• Internal Communications - Help others get the most out of internal communications systems by offering support and advice.

• Project Management - Support others by carrying out a range of project management activities related to chemical consumption and process plants of customers.

• Market Development - Compile information on the market in terms of alternative strategic suppliers and potential customers for management to make strategic decisions.

• Test Work and benefit quantification - Conduct test work at various locations to evaluate the potential benefit new solutions or products.

• Relationship development - Develop relationships with customers and suppliers.

• Identify opportunities to add value to customers and strategic suppliers through Metallurgic solutions and innovation.

• Support internal quality control on reagents received from manufacturers and supplier to customers.

• Provide Metallurgic support to projects outside Namibia on an ad hoc basis as and when required.

• Writing of high-quality reports on test-work done, outcome and recommendations.

What You Will Bring:

Qualifications:

• Metallurgy / Chemical Engineering Diploma / Degree

Experience:

• 5 years mineral industries (Pref in Uranium)

• Detailed understanding of extractive metallurgy process, including flotation and hydrometallurgy.

Key Competencies:

• Independent and self-motivated with the ability to work in teams

• Hard worker and dedicated

• Good communication skills

• Trustworthy

• Problem solving abilities

• Willing to travel

Why Join Omnia

Join an organisation where innovation, sustainability and purpose come together. Shape Health, Safety and Security strategy across a leading international business while contributing to a greener future.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Omnia is committed to an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued and respected. We encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds.

Thank You for Your Interest

Thank you for your interest in joining Omnia. Every application is carefully reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team. While only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, we truly appreciate the time you've taken to apply and encourage you to keep an eye on future opportunities with us.