Copper Metallurgist - Field & Lab, Heap Leach/SX-EW

Gunnison Copper Corp.; Dragoon (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Gunnison Copper Corp. is seeking a Metallurgist for the Johnson Camp Mine / Gunnison Project in southeastern Arizona.

This full-time, site-based role offers hands-on problem solving in heap-leach and SX/EW operations, with field and lab work to improve copper recovery. Reporting to the Senior Metallurgist, you will plan sampling, conduct tests, analyze data, and translate observations into practical improvements while maintaining safety and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in metallurgy, chemical engineering, materials science, or related field.
• 3–7 years of metallurgical or process engineering experience.
• Experience at open-pit, heap-leach, SX/EW copper operation is strongly preferred.
• Ability to translate field observations and data into practical recommendations.
• Strong communication and Excel skills, sound judgment, and safety commitment.

Responsibilities

• Work in the field and laboratory to monitor leach performance, solution chemistry, and copper recovery.
• Plan and conduct sampling, metallurgical testing, and field trials.
• Analyze results, investigate performance trends, and recommend actions to improve recovery and process consistency.
• Partner with operations and laboratory teams to troubleshoot issues and implement improvements.
• Maintain accurate technical records and reports while following safety and environmental requirements.

Skills

Metallurgy

Field testing

Data analysis

Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in metallurgy, chemical engineering, or related field

Job description

Gunnison Copper Corp. is seeking a Metallurgist for the Johnson Camp Mine / Gunnison Project in southeastern Arizona.

This full-time, site-based role offers hands-on problem solving in heap-leach and SX/EW operations, with field and lab work to improve copper recovery. Reporting to the Senior Metallurgist, you will plan sampling, conduct tests, analyze data, and translate observations into practical improvements while maintaining safety and environmental standards.