Senior Project Metallurgist

AngloGold Ashanti Limited; Las Vegas (NV); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company paid medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer match

Flexible/hybrid work schedule

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

AngloGold Ashanti Limited is seeking a Senior Project Metallurgist to manage metallurgical characterization and process engineering for its Nevada projects. This role involves overseeing metallurgical testwork programs and performing technical reviews to support process development.

Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering and have 5-7 years of relevant experience. The position offers a competitive benefits package, including health insurance and a flexible work schedule.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in project metallurgy or mineral processing.
• Strong understanding of metallurgical testwork programs.
• Valid driver’s license required; travel to project sites expected.

Responsibilities

• Lead metallurgical scope for studies aligning with stage-gate requirements.
• Design and execute comprehensive metallurgical testwork programs.
• Perform detailed technical reviews of EPCM engineering deliverables.

Skills

Metallurgical testwork programs

Project metallurgy

Technical writing

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering

Advanced degree in a related discipline

Tools

Engineering software platforms

Job description

The Senior Project Metallurgist partners closely with the Manager, Processing & Metallurgy to deliver metallurgical characterization and process engineering for the Nevada Projects portfolio. This role serves as the technical execution lead for study‑phase metallurgy–overseeing representative sample selection, managing metallurgical testwork programs, and performing rigorous technical reviews of EPCM engineering deliverables to support robust and defensible process flowsheet development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead metallurgical scope for scoping‑level concept studies and play a key role in Pre‑Feasibility (PFS) and Feasibility Studies (FS) in alignment with stage‑gate requirements.
• Author and compile metallurgy and processing sections of technical study reports.
• Ensure metallurgical deliverables meet project governance, quality, and decision‑readiness standards.

Metallurgical Testwork & Sampling

• Design, manage, and execute comprehensive metallurgical testwork programs in collaboration with external laboratories.
• Select representative samples through detailed review of historical testwork and geological block models.
• Manage sample collection, logistics, and laboratory coordination.
• Review, validate, and interpret laboratory data to ensure alignment with project objectives and flowsheet development.

Process Design & Engineering Review

• Perform detailed technical reviews of EPCM engineering deliverables, including process design criteria, PFDs, P&IDs, general arrangements, and equipment lists.
• Work closely with EPCM contractors and specialty consultants to review, challenge, and approve metallurgical design packages.
• Lead technical and economic trade‑off studies to support process selection and optimization.

Cost, Performance & Operational Readiness Support

• Support development of CAPEX and OPEX estimates, reagent consumption forecasts, recovery models, and operating philosophies.
• Build and refine process operating models using advanced data analysis and specialized software.
• Support Operational Readiness planning for PFS and FS phases to ensure smooth transition into execution.

Safety, Compliance & Collaboration

• Ensure all metallurgical study and testwork activities comply with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Promote safe execution of metallurgical programs and site‑based activities.
• Collaborate effectively with Engineering, Mining, Geology, Project Controls, and Corporate Metallurgy teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related process discipline (required).
• Advanced degree or specialized postgraduate training preferred.
• Proficiency with metallurgical and engineering software platforms.
• 5–7 years of experience in project metallurgy, mineral processing, or ore processing operations.
• Experience supporting metallurgical scope across multiple project phases preferred.
• Background in gold processing operations desirable, including HPGR, heap leaching, or filtered tailings systems.
• Proven ability to work within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong understanding of metallurgical testwork programs and scale‑up principles.
• Familiarity with gold processing flowsheets, including flotation, pressure oxidation, and atmospheric oxidation.
• Strong technical writing, reporting, and presentation skills.
• Ability to analyze complex datasets, draw sound conclusions, and support technical decision‑making.
• Demonstrated sound judgment and accountability in high‑impact technical decisions.
• Strong awareness of safety, health, and environmental requirements.Ability to work independently within established governance and standards.
• Collaborative mindset with a willingness to mentor and support team development.
• Awareness of cultural and community considerations in mine development.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Valid driver’s license required; travel to project sites expected.

AngloGold Ashanti North America (AGANA) offers a competitive benefits package to include company paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums; flexible spending accounts; 401(k) retirement plan with employer match; vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays. Other ancillary benefits include employer paid basic life, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term and long‑term disability insurance, wellbeing reimbursement program, tuition reimbursement and a host of other benefits. AGANA recognizes the need for work life balance and offers a flexible/hybrid work schedule to employees. Eligible employees will participate in the annual short‑term and long‑term incentive plans. All benefits are subject to the applicable eligibility and program/plan terms and conditions and may be modified or terminated at AGANA’s sole discretion.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

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