Remote Lead Metallurgist: Drive Mining Process Optimization

Placements24; Kempton Park; Remote; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Flexible hours

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Metallurgist to drive process optimization across mining operations in a fully remote engagement. You will analyze plant data, guide metallurgical teams remotely, and implement data-driven improvements to maximize recovery and reduce costs.

The role requires a strong background in mineral processing, expertise with METSIM/JKSimMet, and excellent communication to coordinate dispersed sites.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• At least 10 years of mineral processing and metallurgy experience.
• Experience leading remote/digital teams and projects.
• Familiarity with metallurgical unit operations (comminution, flotation, leaching, solvent extraction, electrowinning).

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of strategies for process optimization across diverse mining operations.
• Analyze plant performance data, identify bottlenecks, and recommend data-driven solutions for efficiency improvements.
• Conduct metallurgical test work and pilot studies to evaluate new technologies and process modifications.
• Provide expert technical guidance and support to site-based metallurgical teams via virtual channels.
• Develop and maintain metallurgical models and simulations to predict process behavior and outcomes.
• Prepare comprehensive reports, technical reviews, and presentations on metallurgical performance and optimization initiatives.

Skills

Remote leadership

Process optimization

Mineral processing

Data analysis

Metallurgy

Technical communication

Education

Master's or PhD in Metallurgy / Chemical Engineering

Tools

METSIM

JKSimMet

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Metallurgist to drive process optimization across mining operations in a fully remote engagement. You will analyze plant data, guide metallurgical teams remotely, and implement data-driven improvements to maximize recovery and reduce costs.

The role requires a strong background in mineral processing, expertise with METSIM/JKSimMet, and excellent communication to coordinate dispersed sites.