Remote Lead Metallurgist: Global Process Optimization

Placements24; South Africa; A distancia; ZAR 2.487.000 - 3.150.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Remote work

Flexible hours

Autonomy

Cutting-edge tools

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Metallurgist to drive remote process optimization across mineral processing operations, maximizing recovery and cutting costs. You will lead diverse teams, analyze performance data, and guide pilots and technology deployments from a fully remote setting.

Qualifications include a Master’s or PhD in Metallurgy (or related), 10+ years in mineral processing, and expertise in METSIM/JKSimMet with advanced data analysis.

Formación

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of mineral processing and metallurgy experience with a focus on process optimization.
• Experience with metallurgical unit operations (comminution, flotation, leaching, solvent extraction, electrowinning).
• Proven ability to lead remote projects and teams using digital collaboration tools.

Responsabilidades

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

Conocimientos

Remote collaboration

Data analysis

Project leadership

Communication

Educación

Master's degree in Metallurgy

PhD in Metallurgy

Herramientas

METSIM

JKSimMet

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Metallurgist to drive remote process optimization across mineral processing operations, maximizing recovery and cutting costs. You will lead diverse teams, analyze performance data, and guide pilots and technology deployments from a fully remote setting.

Qualifications include a Master’s or PhD in Metallurgy (or related), 10+ years in mineral processing, and expertise in METSIM/JKSimMet with advanced data analysis.