Remote Metallurgical Engineer — Optimize Mineral Recovery

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Annual incentives

Health benefits

Flexible hours

Professional development

Global impact

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly skilled Remote Metallurgical Engineer to guide mineral processing operations from anywhere. Analyze process data, troubleshoot challenges, and recommend improvements to improve ore recovery and efficiency across a diverse mining portfolio.

The role emphasizes remote collaboration, data-driven optimization, and staying current with metallurgical techniques and technologies to drive global value in mining projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering required.
• 5+ years of mineral processing/metallurgy experience.
• Strong data analysis and interpretation of process data.
• Excellent remote communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze metallurgical data from processing plants to identify yield and cost improvements.
• Provide remote technical support for mineral processing operations, addressing comminution, flotation, leaching and refining issues.
• Propose process modifications to enhance recovery and product quality.
• Review test results and provide actionable recommendations for plant operations.
• Collaborate with on-site metallurgists and engineers via virtual channels.
• Stay updated on new metallurgical technologies and best practices.

Skills

Metallurgy

Chemical Engineering

Mineral processing

Data analysis

Remote collaboration

Simulation software

Education

Degree in Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Metallurgical simulation software

Job description

Placements24 seeks a highly skilled Remote Metallurgical Engineer to guide mineral processing operations from anywhere. Analyze process data, troubleshoot challenges, and recommend improvements to improve ore recovery and efficiency across a diverse mining portfolio.

The role emphasizes remote collaboration, data-driven optimization, and staying current with metallurgical techniques and technologies to drive global value in mining projects.