Senior Processing Lead - Technical (Expat)

Combined Selection Group Ltd; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Asia Based Mining Company seeks a Senior Site Processing Lead to drive operational performance across copper and gold processing circuits. You will oversee a large site team, manage项目升级与优化, and deliver best-in-class metallurgical outcomes in a demanding, expatriate work environment.

Successful candidate will have 10+ years in Cu/Au processing, strong leadership, and hands-on expertise in grinding, flotation and CIL circuits.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in copper/gold mineral processing operations.
• Proven leadership of large, multicultural processing teams.
• Strong track record of plant performance and metallurgical improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead site processing team of 150+ personnel to optimize throughput and recovery.
• Drive metallurgical accounting, reconciliation and production forecasting.
• Oversee key upgrading and optimization projects; resolve bottlenecks in grinding, flotation and CIL loops.

Skills

Cu/Au mineral processing

Operational leadership

Process improvement

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering

Job description

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Processing Leader to join a large copper & gold mining operation in Asia. This key leadership role offers the chance to drive operational excellence, lead process optimisation initiatives, and contribute to major improvement projects across complex gold and copper concentrators. Lead the site based team of approx 150 in processing/metallurgy, you will lead plant performance improvement programs, oversee critical upgrade projects, to achieve best-in-class metallurgical outcomes. This is a hands-on operational role for a technically strong and people-focused professional.

Job Details

Job Title: Senior Site Processing Lead

Company: Asia Based Mining Company

Location: Southeast Asia

Site: Large Copper / Gold Operation (5000+ employees total)

Roster: FIFO 28/14 or Residential in Country

Salary: Attractive Expatriate Salary ackage

Direct Reports: 3 x Superintendents & 1 x Principal Met

Key Focus

Lead operational performance and recovery optimisation across gold and copper processing circuits. Drive continuous improvement initiatives targeting throughput, recovery, and cost efficiency. Oversee and contribute to key site projects. Identify and resolve metallurgical challenges in grinding, flotation, and CIL circuits. Support technology implementation and process control improvements. Lead, coach, and develop a large, multicultural processing team to deliver safe, efficient, and sustainable outcomes. Lead structured diagnosis and resolution of plant bottlenecks, lead laboratory performance and capability. Own and continuously improve metallurgical accounting, metal reconciliation and production forecasting.

Core Competencies / Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years' experience in Cu/Au mineral processing.
• Proven operational leadership in plant optimisation Metallurgical performance improvement.
• Strong background in Grinding, Flotation, CIL, and Elution; POx experience.
• Demonstrated ability to manage teams and coordinate multidisciplinary plant projects.
• Ability to operate in expatriate / multi cultural environment.