Remote Metallurgist: Process Optimization & Impact

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote position

Competitive compensation & annualBonus

Medical aid, life insurance, and a退休

Professional development via online课程

Global team & cutting-edge solutions

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Metallurgist to join a global leader in mineral processing. The role is remote-first, working from a home office to optimize metallurgical processes across multiple commodities.

You will lead data analysis, model performance, and recommend improvements to maximise recovery, grade and cost efficiency. You will collaborate with site-based engineers, geologists and operations teams in a virtual environment, mentor junior staff, and contribute to plant

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in metallurgy or chemical engineering.
• 7+ years in mineral processing and extractive metallurgy.
• Experience with process optimization and data analysis.
• Proficiency in metallurgical simulation tools (METSIM, JKSimMet).
• Strong remote collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze plant performance data to improve recovery, grade, and cost efficiency.
• Model and optimize processes using simulation software.
• Design virtual test work and analyses.
• Collaborate remotely with site teams to implement changes.
• Prepare technical reports and recommendations.
• Mentor junior metallurgists across sites.
• Contribute to design and commissioning of new plants or upgrades.
• Ensure safety, health and environmental standards.
• Manage multiple projects in a remote setting.

Skills

Metallurgical principles

Data analysis

Remote collaboration

Organization

Communication

Education

Master's or PhD in Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering

Tools

METSIM

JKSimMet

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Metallurgist to join a global leader in mineral processing. The role is remote-first, working from a home office to optimize metallurgical processes across multiple commodities.

You will lead data analysis, model performance, and recommend improvements to maximise recovery, grade and cost efficiency. You will collaborate with site-based engineers, geologists and operations teams in a virtual environment, mentor junior staff, and contribute to plant