Senior Metallurgical Engineer - Mineral Processing

Placements24; Riverton (UT); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary and bonuses

Fully remote with flexible hours

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development allowance

Home office stipend and tech support

Paid time off including holidays

Retirement plan with company match

Global exposure and cross-team work

Career advancement opportunities

Travel to mine sites occasionally

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Metallurgical Engineer to join a fully remote technical team focused on optimizing mineral processing operations, developing new processing methodologies, and ensuring sustainable extraction of minerals.

You will design metallurgical tests, model processes, support global operations, and mentor engineers while collaborating with R&D and operations to drive safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering; Master's preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in mineral processing and extractive metallurgy.
• Strong understanding of fundamental metallurgical principles and unit operations.
• Proficiency with metallurgical software for simulation and modeling (METSIM, JKSimMet).
• Experience with flotation, grinding, gravity separation, and hydrometallurgy.
• Analytical, problem-solving and data interpretation skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication for remote collaboration.
• Independent and proactive project management in remote settings.
• Experience with statistical analysis and experimental design.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to mine sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Design and oversee laboratory and pilot-scale metallurgical test programs.
• Analyze metallurgical data to identify opportunities for process improvement and cost reduction.
• Develop and optimize comminution, flotation, leaching, and other mineral processing circuits.
• Perform process modeling and simulation to predict plant performance and evaluate design changes.
• Provide remote technical support and troubleshooting assistance to site operations.
• Prepare detailed metallurgical reports, technical recommendations, and presentations.
• Stay current with advancements in metallurgical equipment, technologies, and best practices.
• Collaborate with R&D, operations, and engineering teams on process development projects.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the development of technical expertise within the team.

Skills

Mineral processing

Metallurgy principles

Data interpretation

Statistical analysis

Remote collaboration

Project management

Experiment design

Communication

Metallurgical software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Master's degree preferred (Metallurgy or related field)

Tools

METSIM

JKSimMet

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading resource extraction company, is seeking a Senior Metallurgical Engineer to join their **fully remote** technical team. This critical role will focus on optimizing mineral processing operations, developing new processing methodologies, and ensuring efficient and sustainable extraction of valuable minerals. You will be responsible for metallurgical test work design and interpretation, process modeling, and providing technical support to operations globally. As a **remote** employee, you will utilize advanced digital collaboration tools to interact with site metallurgists, geologists, and management. This position requires a deep understanding of mineral processing fundamentals, advanced analytical skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. The company is dedicated to innovation and operational excellence in the mining sector. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced metallurgist to drive improvements in complex processing plants and contribute to the company's strategic objectives from anywhere. The role demands a self-starter with excellent communication abilities and a proven track record in the field.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and oversee laboratory and pilot-scale metallurgical test programs.
• Analyze metallurgical data to identify opportunities for process improvement and cost reduction.
• Develop and optimize comminution, flotation, leaching, and other mineral processing circuits.
• Perform process modeling and simulation to predict plant performance and evaluate design changes.
• Provide remote technical support and troubleshooting assistance to site operations.
• Prepare detailed metallurgical reports, technical recommendations, and presentations.
• Stay current with advancements in metallurgical equipment, technologies, and best practices.
• Collaborate with R&D, operations, and engineering teams on process development projects.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the development of technical expertise within the team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in mineral processing and extractive metallurgy.
• Strong understanding of fundamental metallurgical principles and unit operations.
• Proficiency with metallurgical software for simulation and modeling (e.g., METSIM, JKSimMet).
• Experience with various mineral processing techniques (e.g., flotation, grinding, gravity separation, hydrometallurgy).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, essential for remote collaboration.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage projects effectively in a remote setting.
• Experience with statistical analysis and experimental design.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to mine sites as required.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible hours.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous professional development allowance for conferences and training.
• Home office setup stipend and technology support.
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal days, and holidays.
• Retirement savings plan with company match.
• Opportunities for significant impact and career advancement in the mining industry.
• Global exposure and collaboration with diverse teams.