Lead Metallurgist: Processing Optimization (Remote-Friendly)

Placements24; United States; Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Life insurance

Provident fund

Professional development

International training

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Lead Metallurgist in the mining sector, based in Tembisa, Gauteng. You will spearhead processing optimization, drive recovery improvements, and lead a team of metallurgists and technicians.

You will apply advanced metallurgical principles, manage budgets, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance while collaborating with R&D and operations teams to deliver high-performance results.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or closely related field.
• At least 10 years of progressive experience in mineral processing, with at least 3 years in a supervisory/leadership role.
• Extensive knowledge of comminution, flotation, leaching, and refining for various minerals.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement advanced metallurgical process strategies to enhance recovery and product quality.
• Lead and mentor a team of metallurgists, technicians, and operators within the processing plant.
• Conduct metallurgical test work, pilot plant trials, and scale-up studies.
• Analyze plant performance data, identify bottlenecks, and implement corrective actions to improve efficiency.
• Oversee commissioning and optimization of new processing equipment and technologies.
• Ensure adherence to safety, health, and environmental regulations within processing facilities.
• Collaborate with R&D teams to explore innovative metallurgical solutions.
• Manage metallurgical budgets and control operational costs.
• Prepare detailed technical reports and present findings to senior management.
• Stay abreast of industry best practices and emerging metallurgical trends.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team management

Project management

Process control

Education

Master's or PhD in Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering

Tools

METSIM

JKsimMet

Job description

Placements24 is recruiting a Lead Metallurgist in the mining sector, based in Tembisa, Gauteng. You will spearhead processing optimization, drive recovery improvements, and lead a team of metallurgists and technicians.

You will apply advanced metallurgical principles, manage budgets, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance while collaborating with R&D and operations teams to deliver high-performance results.