Global Mineral Processing Technology Director

Part of nGAGE Talent Limited; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Process Technology Director will provide strategic leadership across mineral processing, process innovation and operational performance for a global mining portfolio. You will shape technology strategies, lead multidisciplinary teams and drive capital projects, with a focus on recovery, throughput and cost performance.

You will manage feasibility studies, test work, and implementation of new processing methods, while collaborating with operations, engineering partners and external research

Qualifications

• Degree in metallurgical or chemical engineering or related technical discipline.
• Extensive mineral processing and extractive metallurgy experience in resources.
• Proven track record leading complex technical projects and improving operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement process technology strategies aligned with long-term business objectives.
• Identify opportunities to improve metallurgical performance, operational efficiency and asset value.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend innovative solutions for operational excellence and future growth.
• Provide expert technical guidance on processing challenges across multiple operations.
• Lead development and optimisation of mineral processing flowsheets for existing and future operations.
• Support process design, plant expansions, and technical evaluations.
• Oversee metallurgical test work, ore characterisation programmes and investigations.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance recovery, throughput, reliability and cost performance.
• Lead multidisciplinary technical projects from concept through implementation.
• Collaborate with engineering partners, operations and project teams to ensure successful delivery.
• Monitor project performance, manage risks and report to executives.
• Support business cases for strategic investment opportunities.
• Champion innovation and knowledge sharing across the organisation.
• Assess new technologies for operational application.
• Promote collaboration with research institutions and industry partners.

Skills

Mineral processing

Process engineering

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project leadership

Commercial acumen

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical/Chemical Engineering or related field

Tools

Process modelling

Metallurgical accounting

Flotation

Job description

The Process Technology Director will provide strategic leadership across mineral processing, process innovation and operational performance for a global mining portfolio. You will shape technology strategies, lead multidisciplinary teams and drive capital projects, with a focus on recovery, throughput and cost performance.

You will manage feasibility studies, test work, and implementation of new processing methods, while collaborating with operations, engineering partners and external research