Plant Metallurgist: Process Optimization & Troubleshooting

AXG Contracting; Utah; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AXG Contracting is seeking a hands-on Plant Metallurgist to support plant performance, process improvement, and operational troubleshooting across an active processing environment in Utah. This role suits a technically strong metallurgist or process engineer who enjoys working closely with operations, interpreting plant data, and identifying practical improvements that drive safe, efficient, and reliable production.

Relocation support may be available.

Qualifications

• Degree in metallurgy, chemical engineering, mineral processing, or related technical discipline.
• 4+ years of relevant experience in mining, mineral processing, metallurgy, or heavy industrial plant operations.
• Strong understanding of metallurgical principles and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Monitor metallurgical and process performance across an operating plant environment.
• Analyze production and test data to identify trends, issues, and improvement opportunities.
• Support process optimization initiatives focused on recovery, efficiency, cost control, and product quality.
• Troubleshoot plant issues with operations and technical teams and support root cause analysis.
• Prepare clear technical reports, recommendations, and performance updates.
• Support quality, safety, environmental, and compliance requirements.
• Participate in plant inspections, field observations, and hands-on improvement activities.
• Contribute to structured continuous improvement initiatives across plant operations.

Skills

Metallurgy knowledge

Data analysis

Process optimization

Root cause analysis

Hands-on engineer

Strong communication

Education

Degree in Metallurgy or related

Tools

Laboratory testing

Control systems exposure

Job description

AXG Contracting is seeking a hands-on Plant Metallurgist to support plant performance, process improvement, and operational troubleshooting across an active processing environment in Utah. This role suits a technically strong metallurgist or process engineer who enjoys working closely with operations, interpreting plant data, and identifying practical improvements that drive safe, efficient, and reliable production.

Relocation support may be available.