Remote Lead Metallurgist - Optimize Mineral Processing

Placements24; George; Remote; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Competitive salary and bonus

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Life insurance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Metallurgist to drive remote optimization of mineral processing across SA sites and global teams. You will lead recovery improvements, pilot studies, and cost reductions while ensuring environmental compliance from a home office.

The role requires a PhD/Master in Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering, 10+ years in mineral processing, and hands-on experience with METSIM/JKSimFloat. You will mentor staff, report findings, and stay ahead of industry best practices.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years in mineral processing with focus on optimization and scale-up.
• Experience leading metallurgical projects and remote teams.
• Expertise in comminution, flotation, leaching, and refining.
• Proficiency in METSIM, JKSimFloat, and data analysis software.
• Strong understanding of mineralogy and its processing impact.
• Excellent remote communication and stakeholder management.
• Proven ability to drive innovation in complex operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead analysis and optimization of mineral processing plants to maximize metal recovery and minimize costs.
• Develop and implement new metallurgical processes to boost efficiency and reduce environmental impact.
• Run pilot studies and scale-up simulations for new techniques.
• Troubleshoot processing issues and provide guidance to site operations.
• Collaborate with R&D to explore novel metallurgical solutions.
• Prepare technical reports, feasibility studies, and process design documents.
• Mentor junior metallurgists and staff.
• Monitor industry trends and best practices in metallurgy.
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations.

Skills

Leadership experience

Remote team management

Mineral processing optimization

Data analysis

Communication skills

Project leadership

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in Metallurgy/Chemical Engineering

Tools

METSIM

JKSimFloat

Data analysis tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Metallurgist to drive remote optimization of mineral processing across SA sites and global teams. You will lead recovery improvements, pilot studies, and cost reductions while ensuring environmental compliance from a home office.

The role requires a PhD/Master in Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering, 10+ years in mineral processing, and hands-on experience with METSIM/JKSimFloat. You will mentor staff, report findings, and stay ahead of industry best practices.