Remote Metallurgist — Mineral Processing Innovator

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health and wellness benefits

Remote working arrangements

International collaboration

Impact on sustainable practices

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Metallurgist to support mining operations from a remote setting. You will optimize mineral processing techniques and maximize recovery of valuable commodities through analytical problem solving.

Collaborate with on-site personnel and R&D to troubleshoot, develop new methodologies, and drive efficiency. Requires MSc/PhD in Metallurgy or related field and 8+ years in mineral processing; familiarity with METSIM or JKSimMet is a plus.

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years in mineral processing and extractive metallurgy.
• Proven track record optimizing metallurgical processes for gold, platinum, or base metals.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with expertise in statistical analysis and process modeling.
• Excellent communication and remote collaboration and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze metallurgical test results and plant data to identify process improvements.
• Develop and optimize mineral processing flowsheets (comminution, flotation, leaching, refining).
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for on-site plants via remote communication.
• Conduct R&D into new metallurgical technologies and sustainable practices.
• Prepare technical reports, feasibility studies, and process design documentation.
• Collaborate with geologists, engineers, and plant operators to optimize recovery and product quality.

Skills

Mineral processing

Statistical analysis

Process modeling

Remote collaboration

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Education

MSc/PhD in Metallurgy or related field

Tools

METSIM

JKSimMet

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Metallurgist to support mining operations from a remote setting. You will optimize mineral processing techniques and maximize recovery of valuable commodities through analytical problem solving.

Collaborate with on-site personnel and R&D to troubleshoot, develop new methodologies, and drive efficiency. Requires MSc/PhD in Metallurgy or related field and 8+ years in mineral processing; familiarity with METSIM or JKSimMet is a plus.