Metallurgy Lead - Copper Heap Leach & Process Optimization

Origin Mining Company, LLC; Golden Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Origin Mining Company, LLC seeks a Metallurgist to oversee safe, efficient processing operations at the Mineral Park copper-molybdenum site in Arizona. The role focuses on heap leach optimization, coordinating with mining teams, and managing costs, inventory, and metallurgical accounting.

You will drive improvements in metal recoveries, maintain compliance with safety and environmental standards, and provide regular production updates to support planning and budgeting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in metallurgical or chemical engineering or equivalent preferred.
• 5+ years of practical operating experience, with copper heap leaching experience preferred.
• Knowledge of copper extraction unit operations, including heap leach, SX-EW, and milling/flotation.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to learn, manage and maintain all necessary systems.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Safety, Environmental, and Community: Ensure safety training compliance and coordinate with EMG safety department.
• Production: Meet production targets; interface with mining and geology to understand ore characteristics; forecast and reconcile metal production.
• Optimization and Cost Management: Optimize processing operations to meet recovery and efficiency targets; manage costs.
• Metal Budget and Inventory: Monitor consumables and maintenance spend; communicate with accounting for orders and inventory.
• Reporting: Provide production updates on weekly, monthly, and annual reports.

Skills

Heap leaching

Copper processing

Operations management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Metallurgical or Chemical Engineering

Job description

Origin Mining Company, LLC seeks a Metallurgist to oversee safe, efficient processing operations at the Mineral Park copper-molybdenum site in Arizona. The role focuses on heap leach optimization, coordinating with mining teams, and managing costs, inventory, and metallurgical accounting.

You will drive improvements in metal recoveries, maintain compliance with safety and environmental standards, and provide regular production updates to support planning and budgeting.