Senior Process Engineer - Gold Extraction

Placements24; Kimberley; Remote; CAD 126,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 has partnered with a leading gold mining company to recruit a Senior Process Engineer for a remote-first role focused on optimizing gold extraction circuits, including milling, flotation, leaching, and refining processes. You will apply metallurgical principles and process simulation to improve recovery and reduce costs from a remote location in the Kimberley region.

You will provide expert technical support to site operations, review performance data, and recommend operational

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in metallurgical processing and gold extraction.
• Proficiency with process simulation tools and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Optimize and troubleshoot gold extraction circuits (milling, flotation, leaching, refining).
• Provide expert technical support to site operations.
• Review process performance data and recommend improvements.
• Drive continuous improvement across sites and operations.

Skills

Metallurgical principles

Process simulation tools

Analytical skills

Gold processing experience

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading gold mining company with operations in the Northern Cape , is actively seeking a highly experienced Senior Process Engineer for a remote-first position. This role will focus on the optimization and troubleshooting of gold extraction circuits, including milling, flotation, leaching, and refining processes. The successful candidate will leverage their extensive knowledge of metallurgical principles and process simulation tools to improve recovery, reduce operational costs, and enhance process stability. You will provide expert technical support to site operations, review process performance data, and recommend improvements. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned professional to make a significant contribution from a remote location, influencing the efficiency and effectiveness of gold processing across various sites. The position demands strong analytical skills and a proven ability to drive continuous improvement in the Kimberley region's mining sector.