Remote Chief Metallurgist

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1.500.000 - 2.700.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Fully remote role

Executive bonus program

Conference attendance

Learning & development support

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Remote Chief Metallurgist to lead metallurgical research, development, and operational support from a fully remote capacity. The role focuses on optimizing mineral processing, improving recovery rates, and ensuring cost-effective extraction of valuable minerals across multiple mining sites.

You will guide process design, troubleshoot remotely, and implement new technologies while mentoring junior engineers.

Qualifikationen

• Master's or PhD in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in extractive metallurgy with a track record in base or precious metals processing.
• Proven leadership and remote team management capabilities.
• Experience with comminution, flotation, leaching, and refining processes.
• Experience with process modeling and simulation software.

Aufgaben

• Oversee and optimize metallurgical processes for various commodities, focusing on increasing recovery and reducing costs.
• Develop and implement new metallurgical strategies and technologies to improve plant performance.
• Provide expert technical support and troubleshooting for metallurgical plant operations remotely.
• Conduct laboratory test work and pilot plant trials to evaluate process improvements and new methodologies.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards in all metallurgical operations.
• Mentor and guide junior metallurgists and process engineers across different sites.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Remote team management

Problem-solving

Communication

Ausbildung

Master's degree in Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering

PhD in Metallurgy or related field

Tools

Process modeling software

Simulation software

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced and visionary Remote Chief Metallurgist to lead their metallurgical research, development, and operational support from a fully remote capacity. This senior role is responsible for optimizing mineral processing operations, improving recovery rates, and ensuring the efficient and cost-effective extraction of valuable minerals. You will provide expert guidance on process design, troubleshooting, and the implementation of new technologies across multiple mining sites. This remote position allows you to leverage your extensive metallurgical expertise to influence global operations, drive innovation, and maintain the highest standards of process efficiency and product quality, all from your home office.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and optimize metallurgical processes for various commodities, focusing on increasing recovery and reducing costs.
• Develop and implement new metallurgical strategies and technologies to improve plant performance.
• Provide expert technical support and troubleshooting for metallurgical plant operations remotely.
• Conduct laboratory test work and pilot plant trials to evaluate process improvements and new methodologies.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards in all metallurgical operations.
• Mentor and guide junior metallurgists and process engineers across different sites.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in extractive metallurgy, with a significant track record in base metals or precious metals processing.
• Proven expertise in comminution, flotation, leaching, and refining processes.
• Experience with process modeling and simulation software.
• Strong understanding of analytical techniques and quality control in mineral processing.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated ability in remote team management.

Benefits

• Executive-level salary and comprehensive bonus structure.
• Fully remote position offering maximum flexibility and work-life integration.
• Opportunity to lead metallurgical innovation for a global mining company.
• Support for continuous learning and attendance at international conferences.
• Access to cutting-edge metallurgical research and development resources.