Remote Lead Metallurgist - Base Metals Processing Leader

Placements24; George; Hybrid; ZAR 2,500,000 - 3,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Performance bonuses

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Remote work autonomy

Career development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Metallurgist to spearhead base metals processing strategy in a fully remote role. You will lead a global team of metallurgists and technicians, drive optimization of flotation and leaching circuits, and deliver sustainable improvements.

The ideal candidate has MSc or PhD in Metallurgy or related field, 10+ years in base metals, strong leadership in remote settings, and proven ability to manage budgets and communicate complex technical results.

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years' progressive experience in base metals metallurgy, including at least 3 years in a lead or supervisory role.
• Extensive expertise in flotation and leaching circuit design, operation and optimization.
• Experience with metallurgical simulation software (METSIM, GAMS).
• Strong understanding of mineralogy, geometallurgy and process control.
• Proven leadership and ability to manage remote teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement advanced metallurgical process strategies for base metals (copper, nickel, zinc, lead).
• Oversee and optimize comminution, flotation, leaching, and other mineral processing circuits.
• Conduct metallurgical test work analysis and interpret results to improve recovery and concentrate grades.
• Lead a remote team of metallurgists, process engineers, technicians; provide guidance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex processing issues to ensure plant performance.
• Collaborate with site operations, R&D, management to drive innovation and best practices.
• Develop and manage metallurgical budgets and project plans.
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, environmental regulations.
• Prepare detailed technical reports, presentations, feasibility studies for senior management.

Skills

MSc/PhD in Metallurgy/Chemical Eng

10+ years in base metals metallurgy

Flotation & Leaching optimization

METSIM/GAMS proficiency

Mineralogy & geometallurgy

Leadership of remote teams

Analytical problem-solving

Excellent communication

Education

MSc or PhD in Metallurgy/related field

Tools

METSIM

GAMS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Metallurgist to spearhead base metals processing strategy in a fully remote role. You will lead a global team of metallurgists and technicians, drive optimization of flotation and leaching circuits, and deliver sustainable improvements.

The ideal candidate has MSc or PhD in Metallurgy or related field, 10+ years in base metals, strong leadership in remote settings, and proven ability to manage budgets and communicate complex technical results.