Senior Metallurgist: Mineral Processing & Innovation

Metso; Pori; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Competitive compensation

Wellbeing programs

Global collaboration opportunities

Learning pathways

Job summary

Metso is seeking a Metallurgist / Senior Metallurgist to join the MINPS Process Development team in Pori, Finland. The role focuses on developing mineral processing technologies, customer test work, and R&D projects, transforming experimental results into practical process knowledge for customers.

You will report to the Director, Minerals Processing, with a hybrid working model and close collaboration across Metso’s global teams.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Minerals Processing, Mineral Engineering, Metallurgy, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of mineral beneficiation technologies and their practical application.
• Experience in mineral processing test work, process development, research and development, plant operations, engineering, or a related technical environment.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret experimental data, challenge assumptions, and translate findings into practical process recommendations.
• Ability to communicate technical results clearly and produce high-quality technical and scientific documentation.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute beneficiation test work together with laboratory technicians, including data analysis, interpretation, and technical reporting.
• Develop and optimize mineral processing flowsheets for customer projects across a variety of commodities and applications.
• Produce instructions and procedures for laboratory testing and pilot campaigns.
• Apply and further develop mineral processing laboratory methods, from sample preparation and characterization to concentration technologies.
• Utilize process simulation and data analysis tools, including mass balance calculations and HSC simulation.
• Participate in pilot campaigns, site activities, and commissioning work as required.
• Contribute to research and development, technology development, continuous improvement initiatives, and the advancement of data-driven ways of working.
• Take responsibility for customer test work projects, coordinating technical activities while managing project scope, budget, schedule, and deliverables.
• Work directly with Metso customers throughout projects, from understanding their technical challenges and defining test programs to presenting results, discussing findings, and recommending next steps.

Skills

Minerals processing

Process development

Data analysis

Project management

English proficiency

Education

Master’s degree in Minerals Processing

Tools

HSC Chemistry

Job description

Metso is seeking a Metallurgist / Senior Metallurgist to join the MINPS Process Development team in Pori, Finland. The role focuses on developing mineral processing technologies, customer test work, and R&D projects, transforming experimental results into practical process knowledge for customers.

You will report to the Director, Minerals Processing, with a hybrid working model and close collaboration across Metso’s global teams.