Remote Metallurgical Engineer

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development

Fully remote

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly skilled Metallurgical Engineer to join a fully remote technical services team. The role focuses on optimizing mineral processing plants, improving recovery, and ensuring mineral quality.

You will analyze data, conduct laboratory and pilot tests, and provide expert guidance to operations teams worldwide. Working remotely, you will apply metallurgy expertise to drive efficiency and innovation across mining projects, collaborating with specialists to deliver robust

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 6 years in mineral processing and metallurgy.
• Proficiency in metallurgical accounting and data analysis.
• Experience with mineral processing techniques and equipment.
• Strong chemical principles knowledge relevant to mineral processing.
• Excellent problem solving and remote work communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze metallurgical data to identify opportunities for process improvement and increased recovery.
• Design and oversee laboratory and pilot plant test programs for mineral processing circuits.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for operating plants, including flotation, leaching, and refining.
• Develop process models and simulations to optimize plant performance and predict outcomes.
• Write detailed technical reports, process manuals, and recommendations for operational changes.
• Collaborate with geologists, engineers, and operations personnel in a remote setting to achieve project goals.

Skills

Mineral processing

Metallurgical accounting

Process simulation

Data analysis

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering

Job description

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Metallurgical Engineer to join their fully remote technical services team. This role is focused on optimizing mineral processing plants, enhancing recovery rates, and ensuring the quality of processed minerals. You will analyze process data, conduct laboratory and pilot-scale testing, and provide expert technical guidance to operations teams worldwide. Working remotely, you will leverage your expertise in metallurgy and mineral processing to drive efficiency and innovation across various mining projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated engineer to contribute significantly without the need for on-site presence.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze metallurgical data to identify opportunities for process improvement and increased recovery.
• Design and oversee laboratory and pilot plant test programs for mineral processing circuits.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for operating plants, including flotation, leaching, and refining.
• Develop process models and simulations to optimize plant performance and predict outcomes.
• Write detailed technical reports, process manuals, and recommendations for operational changes.
• Collaborate with geologists, engineers, and operations personnel in a remote setting to achieve project goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in mineral processing and metallurgy.
• Proficiency in metallurgical accounting, process simulation, and data analysis.
• Experience with various mineral processing techniques and equipment.
• Strong understanding of chemical principles and reactions relevant to mineral processing.
• Excellent analytic, problem-solving, and communication skills, with a proven ability to work remotely.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with employer contribution.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Fully remote work environment offering significant flexibility.