Gold Processing Metallurgist - Plant Optimization

Placements24

Willows (CA)

On-site

USD 61,000 - 109,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid
Pension fund
Relocation assistance
Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Metallurgist to join a Welkom-based gold processing plant. You will optimize recovery, analyze plant performance, and troubleshoot metallurgical issues to improve efficiency and reduce operating costs.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgy (or related field) and at least 6 years of gold processing experience in a plant setting, with strong knowledge of CIL, CIP, flotation, and smelting. Relocation support may be provided.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
  • Minimum 6 years in gold processing metallurgy in a plant environment.
  • Knowledge of CIL, CIP, flotation, and smelting.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor metallurgical performance focusing on recovery, grade, and reagent consumption.
  • Troubleshoot operational issues and identify root causes of deviations.
  • Conduct metallurgical test work and pilot trials to evaluate new processes.
  • Develop and implement process improvements to increase gold recovery and reduce costs.
  • Provide technical guidance to junior metallurgists and plant operators.

Skills

Metallurgy knowledge
Gold processing
Data analysis
Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy
Chemical Engineering (related)

Tools

Process simulation software
Metallurgical accounting software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Metallurgist to join a Welkom-based gold processing plant. You will optimize recovery, analyze plant performance, and troubleshoot metallurgical issues to improve efficiency and reduce operating costs.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgy (or related field) and at least 6 years of gold processing experience in a plant setting, with strong knowledge of CIL, CIP, flotation, and smelting. Relocation support may be provided.

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