Remote Chief Metallurgist - Mineral Processing Leader

Placements24; Cape Town; Ibrido; ZAR 1.000.000 - 1.400.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Private health insurance

Generous retirement plan

Professional development

Remote work flexibility

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 is seeking a Chief Metallurgist to lead mineral processing initiatives on a fully remote basis. You will optimize comminution, flotation, leaching, and solid-liquid separation across diverse commodities, while guiding R&D, process control, and environmental performance.

You’ll analyze plant data, troubleshoot complex issues, and mentor teams remotely, ensuring safe, efficient operations and sustainable practices worldwide.

Competenze

• Advanced degree in metallurgy or chemical engineering.
• 10+ years in mineral processing with exposure to base metals/ precious metals.
• Proven track record in process optimization and R&D in mining.
• Expert knowledge of metallurgical simulation software and statistical analysis.
• Strong remote communication and leadership across regions.

Mansioni

• Provide expert metallurgical guidance and technical support for mineral processing plants globally.
• Analyze plant performance data to identify optimization opportunities.
• Develop and implement best practices in metallurgical accounting, process control, and quality assurance.
• Lead and execute process development studies, pilot plant trials, and R&D projects.
• Troubleshoot complex metallurgical issues and implement effective solutions.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and promote sustainable practices.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on plant design, commissioning, and debottlenecking.
• Develop training materials and mentor junior metallurgists remotely.
• Stay abreast of advancements in mineral processing and assess applicability.

Conoscenze

Metallurgical process optimization

Statistical analysis

Remote collaboration

Formazione

Master's or PhD in Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering

Strumenti

METSIM

HSC Chemistry

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 is seeking a Chief Metallurgist to lead mineral processing initiatives on a fully remote basis. You will optimize comminution, flotation, leaching, and solid-liquid separation across diverse commodities, while guiding R&D, process control, and environmental performance.

You’ll analyze plant data, troubleshoot complex issues, and mentor teams remotely, ensuring safe, efficient operations and sustainable practices worldwide.