metallurgical engineer

Vale Base Metals; Greater Sudbury; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global mining company is seeking a Principal Engineer Metallurgist in Greater Sudbury. This role involves leading the R&D and capital project management in metallurgical engineering, focusing on innovative processes and technologies. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in operations, project management, and metallurgical engineering, along with a strong educational background. This is a full-time, permanent position with a salary range of $36.00 to $83.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience in Operations and Project management.
• Experience with processing technologies.
• Ability to lead R&D and capital project activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee R&D and capital project management activities.
• Perform field visits to determine project execution strategies.
• Research and propose new technologies for process optimization.

Skills

Project management

Metallurgical engineering

Process optimization

R&D leadership

Education

Undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Pilot plants

Demonstration plants

Job description

Title posted on CareerBeacon - Principal Engineer Metallurgist - Projects and Processing

Posted onJuly 27, 2025 by Employer details Vale Base Metals

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metallurgical engineer

Title posted on CareerBeacon - Principal Engineer Metallurgist - Projects and Processing

Posted onJuly 27, 2025 by Employer details Vale Base Metals

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Ready to build a rewarding career in an industry that is growing?Who We Are We are a global mining company dedicated to safely delivering nickel, copper, cobalt, and platinum group metals essential for the world's energy transition.Our mission is to improve lives and shape a better future together.From utensils to cellphones to satellites, our operations simplify daily life and enhance connectivity. Our metals are integral to life-saving medical equipment and the electric vehicles driving the fight against climate change ? our work truly matters.Join our diverse team of 15,000 talented individuals committed to transforming critical minerals into prosperity and sustainable development in countries like Canada, Brazil, Indonesia, the United Kingdom, and Japan. We invite you to use your skills with us and contribute to something meaningful and enduring.The Opportunity We are currently seeking a Principal Engineer/Metallurgist - Projects and Processing to join our Transformation Innovation team in Sudbury.This is a permanent position in Sudbury.As a Principal Engineer/Metallurgist - Projects and Processing, aims to lead the research, development and/or implementation of new processes and technologies in response to current and anticipated needs of Vale Base Metals by applying in-depth technical expertise. You will also be responsible for project management and conducting FEL 1 (Preliminary Economic Assessments) studies of processing technologies of interest including proof of concepts through studies, field test work, pilot plants and demonstration plants. The role supports Vale Base Metals across multiple jurisdictions with a focus on mineral processing, pyrometallurgy, hydrometallurgy, vapour metallurgy and projects related to circularity. A key aspect of the role is to collaborate with startups, external partners and internal teams to bring new technologies and transformational concepts to life. Your experience and skill will allow you to develop and/or apply skills aligned with the specific objectives of the VBM Corporate Processing, Research and Innovation department focused on transformational projects. The ideal candidate should have experience in Operations, Project management, processing and metallurgical engineering.Additionally, in this position you will: Lead and oversee R&D and capital project management activities (technical, engineering, design reviews, budgets, schedules, safety, risks contracts, change requests, field work, construction, operations, procurement etc) related to FEL 1 studies, pilot plants and demonstration plants.Performs regular field visits to mining/processing sites to determine best way to plan, develop and execute projects along with developing alignment with key stakeholders, site strategies and to develop intimate understanding of the sites where studies are conductedPrepare, participate, contribute to scope of work (SOW), proposals, technical memos, reports to support studies (both internally and externally) with input from other disciplinesResearch and propose new technologies and engineering frameworks/methodologies to optimize projects by applying in-depth technical expertise to perform analysis, troubleshooting, optimization, process and engineering data collection, quality monitoring, performance evaluation, mass balance preparation and plant operation coordination/planning in order to provide technical direction to projects.Support business development activities through participation in conferences, direct business development activities and strategic client relationship management. This includes interacting with other Technology and Engineering experts and representatives from other business units (e.g., Operating Divisions, Marketing) as well as external experts (technology and equipment vendors, engineering companies, universities).Support global Vale Base Metals operations with travel as required.About You Education:Undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering, Process En

• Location Greater Sudbury , ON
• Work location On site
• Salary $ 36.00 to $ 83.00 HOUR hourly
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• Starts as soon as possible
• Source CareerBeacon #2172804

• Greater Sudbury, ON

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2025-08-26

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