Remote Metallurgical Engineer

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 850,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote

Global projects

Advanced metallurgical tools access

Collaborative virtual team culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Metallurgical Engineer to support global mining and processing operations. This fully remote role focuses on optimizing metallurgical recovery, plant efficiency, and remote troubleshooting across diverse projects.

Candidates should have 5+ years in metallurgical engineering, with expertise in mineral processing and software tools. Excellent remote collaboration and reporting capabilities are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in metallurgical engineering with hands-on mineral processing.
• Proficiency in metallurgical software and simulation tools.
• Strong understanding of flotation, leaching, and gravity separation.
• Excellent analytical and remote communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze test data and plant performance to identify improvements and cost reductions.
• Develop and optimize flowsheets for the extraction and recovery of minerals and metals.
• Troubleshoot processing plant issues with remote technical guidance.
• Conduct process simulations and modeling to predict outcomes and test new methodologies.
• Collaborate remotely with operations managers, geologists, and plant personnel to implement changes.
• Prepare technical reports, metallurgical accounting, and upgrade recommendations.

Skills

Mineral processing

Flotation

Leaching

Process optimization

Remote collaboration

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy

Master's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Metallurgical software

Simulation tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly competent Remote Metallurgical Engineer to support their global mining and processing operations. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to contribute your expertise in mineral processing and extraction from anywhere. You will focus on optimizing metallurgical recovery, improving plant efficiency, and troubleshooting processing challenges. This role offers a unique opportunity to impact diverse operations, drive innovation in processing techniques, and work within a flexible, remote-first environment that values expert contributions to the field of metallurgy.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze metallurgical test data and plant performance to identify areas for process improvement and cost reduction.
• Develop and optimize flowsheets for the extraction and recovery of various minerals and metals.
• Troubleshoot operational issues in mineral processing plants, providing remote technical guidance.
• Conduct process simulations and modeling to predict outcomes and test new methodologies.
• Collaborate with operations managers , geologists , and plant personnel remotely to implement process changes.
• Prepare technical reports, metallurgical accounting, and recommendations for process upgrades.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in metallurgical engineering, with hands-on experience in mineral processing.
• Proficiency in metallurgical software and simulation tools.
• Strong understanding of physiochemical principles relevant to mineral processing, including flotation, leaching, and gravity separation.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for remote collaboration and reporting.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance incentives.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering extensive flexibility.
• Opportunity to engage with a variety of global mining and processing projects.
• Access to advanced metallurgical tools and continuous professional development.
• A collaborative and supportive virtual team culture.