Senior Metallurgist: Process Optimization & Plant Performance

Placements24

Willows (CA)

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USD 72.000 - 109.000

Jornada completa

Hace 7 días

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Competitive salary

Medical benefits

Retirement fund

Professional development

Generous annual leave

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is recruiting a Senior Metallurgist for a leading mining operation in Welkom, Free State. The role focuses on optimizing mineral processing, improving recovery, and boosting plant efficiency.

You will bring deep metallurgical knowledge and practical experience to drive technical innovation and economic performance across processing facilities. You will lead lab and pilot-scale testing, develop control strategies, and mentor junior staff while ensuring safety and environmental

Formación

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
7+ years in metallurgical operations, mining preferred.
Experience in process optimization, troubleshooting, and scale-up.

Responsabilidades

Analyze and optimize metallurgical processes to improve metal recovery and product quality.
Conduct lab and pilot-scale tests for new processing technologies.
Troubleshoot issues, identify root causes, and implement solutions.
Develop and implement process control strategies for consistent plant performance.
Monitor data, interpret results, and recommend improvements.
Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams.
Prepare technical reports and guidelines.
Ensure safety and environmental compliance in processing.
Mentor junior metallurgists and stay updated on advancements.