Remote Metallurgical Process Engineer

Placements24; Sol Plaatje Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Flexible hours

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Home office setup

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Metallurgical Process Engineer to support mineral processing operations. You will analyze data, design test work, and implement process modifications to improve recovery and reduce costs across multiple mining sites.

This fully remote role requires an MSc/PhD in Metallurgy or related field, 6+ years of experience, and strong communication with site teams. You’ll work autonomously from a home office while staying current with new metallurgical

Qualifications

• Masters or PhD in Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering or closely related field.

Responsibilities

• Analyze metallurgical plant performance data to identify improvements.
• Design and oversee laboratory and pilot-scale test work programs.
• Develop process modifications to enhance recovery and product quality.
• Provide technical support to site operations teams.
• Prepare technical reports, process documentation, and project proposals.
• Stay current with metallurgical technologies and best practices.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, and research teams.

Skills

Metallurgical process development

Process optimization

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Communication

Autonomous work

Education

Masters or PhD in Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering

Tools

METSIM

HSC Chemistry

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Remote Metallurgical Process Engineer to support their mineral processing operations. This role is vital for optimizing plant performance, ensuring efficient recovery of valuable minerals, and troubleshooting complex processing challenges. Working remotely, you will analyze operational data, design test work, and provide expert recommendations to improve efficiency and reduce costs across various mining sites. This is a fantastic opportunity for a process engineer to apply their expertise in a flexible, remote capacity.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze metallurgical plant performance data to identify areas for improvement.
• Design and oversee laboratory and pilot-scale test work programs.
• Develop and implement process modifications to enhance recovery rates and product quality.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance to site operations teams.
• Prepare technical reports, process documentation, and project proposals.
• Stay current with advancements in metallurgical technologies and best practices.
• Collaborate effectively with operations, engineering, and research teams.

Requirements

• MSc or PhD in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in metallurgical process development and optimization, preferably in base metals or PGMs .
• Strong understanding of mineral processing circuits (e.g., comminution, flotation, leaching, smelting).
• Proficiency with process simulation software (e.g., METSIM, HSC Chemistry) is desirable.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple projects in a remote work environment .

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible hours.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Allowance for home office setup and professional development.
• Opportunity to impact global mining operations from your home office near Upington or anywhere.