Field Metallurgist—Copper Recovery & Bioleaching

Gunnison Copper (NYSE-A: GUNN | TSX: GCU); Dragoon (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Gunnison Copper seeks a Metallurgist to improve copper recovery in the field, at leach pads, and with teams running the operation. This full-time, site-based role focuses on hands-on problem solving using Nuton bioleaching technology in Southeast Arizona.

Reporting to the Senior Metallurgist, you will connect sampling, testing, and operating data to practical improvements in heap-leach and SX/EW performance, while maintaining safety and environmental compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in metallurgy, chemical engineering, materials science, or a related field.
• Three to seven years of relevant metallurgical or process engineering experience.
• Experience at open-pit, heap-leach, SX/EW copper operation preferred.
• Ability to translate field observations and data into practical recommendations.
• Strong communication and Excel skills; commitment to safe work.

Responsibilities

• Work in the field and lab to monitor leach performance, solution chemistry, and copper recovery.
• Plan and conduct sampling, metallurgical testing, and field trials.
• Analyze results, investigate 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 per site safety and environmental requirements.

Skills

Field observations

Data analysis

Excel

Education

Bachelors in metallurgy, chemical engineering, or materials science

Job description

Gunnison Copper seeks a Metallurgist to improve copper recovery in the field, at leach pads, and with teams running the operation. This full-time, site-based role focuses on hands-on problem solving using Nuton bioleaching technology in Southeast Arizona.

Reporting to the Senior Metallurgist, you will connect sampling, testing, and operating data to practical improvements in heap-leach and SX/EW performance, while maintaining safety and environmental compliance.