Metallurgist

Gunnison Copper Corp.; Dragoon (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Gunnison Copper Corp. is seeking a Metallurgist for the Johnson Camp Mine / Gunnison Project in southeastern Arizona.

This full-time, site-based role offers hands-on problem solving in heap-leach and SX/EW operations, with field and lab work to improve copper recovery. Reporting to the Senior Metallurgist, you will plan sampling, conduct tests, analyze data, and translate observations into practical improvements while maintaining safety and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in metallurgy, chemical engineering, materials science, or related field.
• 3–7 years of metallurgical or process engineering experience.
• Experience at open-pit, heap-leach, SX/EW copper operation is strongly preferred.
• Ability to translate field observations and data into practical recommendations.
• Strong communication and Excel skills, sound judgment, and safety commitment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Metallurgy

Field testing

Data analysis

Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in metallurgy, chemical engineering, or related field

Job description

Johnson Camp Mine / Gunnison Project | Southeastern Arizona | Full-time, site-based

Help improve copper recovery where the work happens: in the field, at the leach pads, and alongside the teams running the operation. Gunnison Copper is seeking a Metallurgist who enjoys hands‑on problem solving and wants to build a career in an expanding copper operation using innovative Nuton bioleaching technology.

Reporting to the Senior Metallurgist, you’ll connect sampling, testing, and operating data with practical improvements in heap-leach and SX/EW performance. This is a full‑time career position for an experienced professional, not an internship.

What you’ll do

Work in the field and laboratory to monitor leach performance, solution chemistry, and copper recovery.

Plan and conduct sampling, metallurgical testing, and field trials.

Analyze results, investigate performance trends, and recommend actions to improve recovery and process consistency.

Partner with operations and laboratory teams to troubleshoot issues and put improvements into practice.

Maintain accurate technical records and reports while following site safety and environmental requirements.

What you bring

A 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 an open‑pit, heap‑leach, SX/EW copper operation is strongly preferred.

The ability to turn field observations and process data into practical recommendations.

Strong communication and Excel skills, sound judgment, and a commitment to working safely.

Gunnison Copper offers competitive pay, professional growth, and the opportunity to contribute directly to the performance of a growing copper operation. Occasional night or weekend work may be required.

Safety-sensitive position: This role is designated safety sensitive and is subject to applicable fitness‑for‑duty requirements.

Work authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Gunnison Copper is unable to provide employment visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future.

Equal opportunity employer: Gunnison Copper provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees in accordance with applicable law.