Plant Metallurgist - Mining Operations

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonus

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Relocation assistance

Training and development

Safety-focused work culture

Job summary

Placements24 in Vereeniging seeks an experienced Plant Metallurgist to optimize metallurgical processes across comminution, flotation and leaching. You will analyze performance data, troubleshoot plant issues and implement improvements to boost recovery and efficiency.

Requires a Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering degree and 6+ years in mining/metals, with strong lab, accounting and data-analysis skills. Competitive package with relocation support and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Degree in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 6 years as a Plant Metallurgist in mining/metals.
• Experience with comminution, flotation, and leaching.
• Strong analytical skills with metallurgical accounting and data analysis.
• Proficiency in metallurgical simulation software and lab analysis techniques.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze metallurgical process performance and KPIs.
• Troubleshoot grinding, flotation, leaching, and refining circuits.
• Develop and implement process improvements to raise recovery and reduce costs.
• Conduct lab tests to evaluate new process technologies and reagents.
• Ensure safety, environmental and quality compliance in the plant.
• Provide technical guidance to operators and technicians.

Skills

Metallurgy knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Metallurgical simulation software

Data analysis tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client seeks a qualified Plant Metallurgist to join their operational team in Vereeniging , a key industrial hub. This role is vital for optimizing the metallurgical processes involved in the extraction and refining of metals from ore. You will be responsible for analyzing process performance, troubleshooting operational challenges, implementing process improvements, and ensuring the quality and efficiency of metallurgical operations. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of comminution, flotation, leaching, and precious metal recovery circuits, with hands-on experience in a similar industrial setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze metallurgical process performance, identifying key performance indicators and deviations.
• Troubleshoot operational issues in grinding, flotation, leaching, and refining circuits to maintain optimal efficiency.
• Develop and implement process improvements to enhance recovery rates, reduce reagent consumption, and minimize costs.
• Conduct laboratory test work to evaluate new process technologies and reagents.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and quality standards within the metallurgical plant.
• Provide technical guidance and support to plant operators and technicians.

Requirements

• Degree in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience as a Plant Metallurgist in the mining and metals industry .
• Proven experience with various metallurgical processes, including comminution, flotation, and leaching.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with metallurgical accounting and data analysis.
• Proficiency in metallurgical simulation software and laboratory analysis techniques.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and effective communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual performance bonus.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund benefits.
• Opportunities for further training and professional development in metallurgy.
• Relocation assistance for successful candidates moving to the Vereeniging area.
• A collaborative and safety-focused work culture within a leading industrial group.