Remote Metallurgist - Beneficiation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Home office setup allowance

Remote work support

Medical and retirement benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Metallurgist specializing in beneficiation to join our innovative team. This fully remote role focuses on optimizing concentration and recovery of valuable minerals from mined ores, with impactful contributions without relocating to Durban.

You will develop and implement advanced metallurgical techniques, contribute to economic viability of processing operations, and collaborate with global teams from a flexible home office setup.

Qualifications

• Degree in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years in mineral processing with ore beneficiation.
• Strong knowledge of flotation, gravity, magnetic, and hydrometallurgy.
• Experience with remote collaboration and problem solving in production.
• Proficiency in metallurgical modeling software and data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and troubleshoot mineral processing and beneficiation circuits.
• Conduct lab and pilot plant test work to evaluate new process technologies.
• Analyze process data to identify improvements in yield, recovery, and reagent use.
• Provide technical support to plant operations teams remotely.
• Stay updated on advancements in metallurgical science and processing technologies.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations on process performance and recommendations.

Skills

Metallurgical modeling software

Data analysis tools

Remote collaboration

Education

Degree in Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Flotation modelling software

Laboratory data analysis software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively seeking a highly skilled Remote Metallurgist specializing in beneficiation processes to join their innovative team. This fully remote position allows you to contribute critical expertise from anywhere, focusing on optimizing the concentration and recovery of valuable minerals from mined ores. You will play a key role in enhancing the efficiency and economic viability of our client's processing operations by developing and implementing advanced metallurgical techniques. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced metallurgist to leverage their knowledge in a flexible, remote work environment, impacting significant projects without the need for relocation to Durban .

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and troubleshoot mineral processing and beneficiation circuits .
• Conduct laboratory and pilot plant test work to evaluate new process technologies and improve existing ones.
• Analyze process data to identify areas for improvement in yield, recovery, and reagent consumption.
• Provide technical support and guidance to plant operations teams remotely.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in metallurgical science and processing technologies.
• Prepare comprehensive technical reports and presentations on process performance and recommendations.

Requirements

• Degree in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in mineral processing, with a specialization in ore beneficiation .
• Strong understanding of flotation, gravity separation, magnetic separation, and hydrometallurgical processes.
• Proficiency in metallurgical modeling software and data analysis tools.
• Excellent remote communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience with troubleshooting complex metallurgical challenges in a production environment.

Benefits

• Competitive remote salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits package.
• Significant opportunities for professional development and continued learning.
• Home office setup allowance and support for remote work infrastructure.
• Flexibility to work from any location, contributing to a global team.