Chief Metallurgist

Turner Mining Group; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Mining Group operates a metallurgical processing site seeking a leader to direct all metallurgical and processing activities. You will align team performance with objectives, promote safety, and drive continuous improvement through data-driven decisions and cross-functional collaboration. The role emphasizes troubleshooting, testing programs, and accurate production reporting to optimize performance and yield.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree as stated; equivalent experience considered.
• 7+ years in metallurgical or process engineering in processing plants.
• Demonstrated leadership of metallurgical functions and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and technical direction for all metallurgical and processing activities across the site.
• Manages team performance by aligning goals with objectives and providing regular feedback.
• Champion a strong safety culture and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Define and communicate process performance targets to support stable operations.
• Lead troubleshooting to resolve bottlenecks and recovery challenges.
• Oversee metallurgical testing programs to support optimization.
• Maintain metallurgical accounting systems with regular production reporting.
• Provide oversight of sampling systems, on-stream analyzers, and lab services.

Skills

Leadership

Safety culture

Process optimization

Troubleshooting

Data-driven decisions

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or related process discipline

Job description

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and technical direction for all metallurgical and processing activities across the site.

Manages team performance by aligning individual goals with organizational objectives, delivering regular performance feedback, and supporting employee development through training and career progression opportunities.

Champion a strong safety culture by promoting safe work practices and ensuring compliance with environmental and regulatory requirements.

Define, monitor, and communicate process performance targets and technical limits to support stable and optimized operations.

Lead metallurgical troubleshooting efforts to resolve process inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and recovery challenges.

Oversee metallurgical testing programs, including design, execution, and interpretation of results to support process optimization.

Lead and maintain accurate metallurgical accounting systems, including daily, monthly, and annual production reporting.

Provide technical oversight of sampling systems, on-stream analyzers, and laboratory services to ensure data accuracy and reliability.

Job Description

Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, and Geology teams to align processing strategies with ore characteristics and production objectives.

Lead and support process improvement initiatives, including evaluation and implementation of new technologies and methods.

Oversee metallurgical and process-related projects, including scoping, budgeting, forecasting, execution, and performance tracking.

Mentor, coach, and develop metallurgical and operations personnel to strengthen technical capability and promote best practices.

Support budgeting, forecasting, and cost management activities related to processing and metallurgical performance.

Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and data-driven decision-making across the processing team.

The above responsibilities are representative and may not include all assigned duties.

Education and Experience

Bachelor of Science in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or a related process discipline, or equivalent experience.

7-12+ years of experience in metallurgical or process engineering roles within a processing plant environment, preferably in gold or similar operations.

Demonstrated experience leading metallurgical functions, including process optimization, troubleshooting, and metal accounting.

Strong understanding of mineral processing principles, including flotation, recovery optimization, and process control.

Experience managing metallurgical testing programs and interpreting technical data to drive operational improvements.

Proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams, including operations and maintenance.

Experience with production reporting, budgeting, and forecasting related to processing performance.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex technical data into actionable insights.

Effective communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Demonstrated commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, and continuous improvement.

Experience evaluating and implementing innovative technologies or process improvements is considered an asset.