SENIOR METALLURGIST ROLE

Senior Metallurgist Jobs in Solwezi – Consultancy Opportunity at OLIBUL INVESTMENTS LIMITED

OLIBUL INVESTMENTS LIMITED invites experienced professionals to apply for the role of Senior Metallurgist as part of a contract consultancy focused on the product development phase of our Byela Steel Grinding Media Manufacturing Facility in Solwezi, North-Western Province, Zambia. This position offers a unique opportunity for senior metallurgist jobs in Solwezi, combining remote work with essential travel to mine sites across Zambia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo during the project’s second phase.

About OLIBUL INVESTMENTS LIMITED

OLIBUL Investments Limited is a proudly Zambian, citizen-owned company with over ten years of experience operating in sand mining, limestone quarrying, industrial minerals, and regional bulk haulage freight across the North-Western Province and the SADC corridor. Our flagship project, the Byela Steel Grinding Media Manufacturing Facility, will produce forged and high-chrome cast steel grinding media tailored for mining and milling operations in Zambia and neighboring regions.

Role Overview for Senior Metallurgist Jobs in Solwezi

We seek a highly qualified metallurgist and metals consultant with a proven record in grinding media development. The consultant will provide expert support to finalise alloy chemistries, heat-treatment processes, billet and charge-material strategies, and quality assurance systems. The role includes collaborating closely with our international EPC technology partner to ensure the plant’s metallurgy is fully de-risked before commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Validate and lock alloy chemistries and heat-treatment recipes for forged and high-chromium cast steel grades, including forging reduction and quench-and-temper methods.
• Assess and qualify billet and charge-material procurement specifications and suppliers; verify mill certificates against standards.
• Develop comprehensive product specifications and testing protocols, including hardness, impact, drop-ball, microstructure, and dimensional controls.
• Evaluate the plant laboratory capabilities and design an ISO 9001-aligned quality management system with batch traceability.
• Serve as the owner’s technical liaison during installation, commissioning, and acceptance testing phases.
• Lead customer engagement and co-creation through plant trials and wear-rate benchmarking at mining sites in Zambia and the DR Congo.
• Document standard operating procedures, mentor the in-house technical team, and facilitate a structured handover to the permanent Head of Metallurgical and Metals.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• BEng or BSc in Metallurgical Engineering, Metallurgy and Mineral Processing, or Materials Science and Engineering from a recognised institution.
• Registered Engineer with the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ/EngRB) holding a valid Practising Licence, or demonstrably registrable prior to commencement.
• At least 15 years of post-qualification experience, including senior roles in large-scale grinding media or steel billet manufacturing plants involving forging, foundry, and heat treatment.
• Proven expertise in induction melting, alloy charge control, high-chromium white cast irons, forged-ball production, and quench-and-temper practices.
• Experience serving large-scale mining operations in Zambia, the DR Congo, or comparable jurisdictions, including grinding media performance evaluation.
• Fluent knowledge of ASTM, ISO, and GB standards for grinding media and steel bars, as well as mill-certificate interpretation and spectrographic analysis.

Preferred Additional Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree (MSc or higher) in metallurgy or materials engineering.
• Membership of ACEZ and SAIMM, especially for consulting engineers.
• Experience with ISO 9001 implementation or lead-auditor certification.
• Previous technical involvement in bankable feasibility studies or projects financed by development finance institutions.
• Valid silicosis or medical fitness certificate for mine-site access.
• Familiarity with Chinese-origin plant technology and GB-standard documentation; multilingual abilities for regional communication.

How to Apply for Senior Metallurgist Jobs in Solwezi

Qualified consultants interested in this independent contract opportunity should submit their CV, relevant qualifications, proof of EIZ registration and practising licence (if available), valid medical certificate (if available), and indicate their availability for the product development period.

Applications can be submitted via email to HR@olibulinvest.com or by contacting us directly at:

Phone:
+260 772 606 489 | +260 967 260 385
+260 970 845 853 | +260 970 153 323

Application closing date: 27th July 2026

OLIBUL Investments Limited is committed to equal opportunity employment. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.