Hybrid Project Metallurgist: Copper Testing & Development

Brunel; Tucson (AZ); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Employee benefits

Job summary

Brunel is seeking a Project Metallurgist for a direct‑hire opportunity in Tucson, Arizona. The role supports pre‑feasibility studies by coordinating metallurgical test work, managing labs and consultants, and ensuring tests are on time and within budget.

Travel up to 25% and a hybrid work setup are required. The candidate will be responsible for planning, budgeting, reporting, and ensuring safety and quality across all activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Mineral Processing, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Experience managing metallurgical test work programs for mining projects or operating assets.
• Strong knowledge of copper heap leach testing and operations; column leaching, bottle rolls, agglomeration, acid consumption, ore characterization, recovery optimization.
• Understanding of SX/EW and hydrometallurgical processes; copper flotation experience is a plus.
• Experience with commercial laboratories, engineering firms, and consultants.
• Strong project management, budgeting, scheduling, organizational, and stakeholder skills.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience supporting PFS, FS, or other project development studies preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and technical reporting tools.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate metallurgical test work programs supporting PFS and project development activities.
• Act as the primary liaison between project teams, laboratories, consultants, and engineering contractors.
• Oversee testing scopes, schedules, budgets, sample selection, and shipments.
• Monitor laboratory performance, QA/QC compliance, and testing progress.
• Review results, identify risks and opportunities, and provide technical recommendations.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and management updates.
• Support planning, budgeting, forecasting, and tracking of metallurgical programs.
• Promote safe work practices and ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Mineral Processing, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Technical reporting tools

Job description

Brunel is seeking a Project Metallurgist for a direct‑hire opportunity in Tucson, Arizona. The role supports pre‑feasibility studies by coordinating metallurgical test work, managing labs and consultants, and ensuring tests are on time and within budget.

Travel up to 25% and a hybrid work setup are required. The candidate will be responsible for planning, budgeting, reporting, and ensuring safety and quality across all activities.