Remote Metallurgist - Processing

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybride; ZAR 700 000 - 1 000 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Fully remote work structure

Competitive salary with bonuses

Professional development

Diverse processing challenges

Collaborative culture

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking an accomplished Remote Metallurgist to join its mining operations team. You will analyze metallurgical data, optimize processing flows, and provide remote technical support to on-site engineers while driving plant performance.

We value a strong background in mineral processing, 6+ years of experience, and excellent communication for virtual collaboration across sites. This role offers a fully remote arrangement and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in mineral processing and extractive metallurgy.
• Experience communicating complex technical concepts in a virtual environment.

Responsabilités

• Analyze metallurgical test data and plant operational data to identify areas for improvement.
• Develop and optimize metallurgical process flowsheets for various mineral commodities.
• Provide remote technical support and troubleshooting for mineral processing plants.
• Evaluate new processing technologies and their applicability to current operations.
• Prepare technical reports, recommendations, and presentations on metallurgical performance.
• Collaborate closely with on-site plant personnel and engineering teams.

Connaissances

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Data-driven

Remote collaboration

Communication skills

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering

Outils

METSIM

JKSimMet

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client is seeking an accomplished Remote Metallurgist to join their innovative mining operations team. This is a unique opportunity to contribute your expertise in mineral processing and extractive metallurgy from a remote location, focusing on optimizing recovery rates and improving plant efficiency. You will analyze process data, provide technical recommendations, and collaborate virtually with on-site engineers and plant managers to troubleshoot operational challenges and implement process improvements. This role is ideal for a seasoned metallurgist who excels in data-driven problem-solving and can effectively communicate complex technical concepts in a virtual environment. You will play a key role in enhancing the economic performance of our client's processing facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze metallurgical test data and plant operational data to identify areas for improvement.
• Develop and optimize metallurgical process flowsheets for various mineral commodities.
• Provide remote technical support and troubleshooting for mineral processing plants.
• Evaluate new processing technologies and their applicability to current operations.
• Prepare technical reports, recommendations, and presentations on metallurgical performance.
• Collaborate closely with on-site plant personnel and engineering teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in mineral processing and extractive metallurgy.
• Strong knowledge of comminution, flotation, leaching, and other mineral processing techniques.
• Proficiency in process simulation software (e.g., METSIM, JKSimMet).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective remote collaboration.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-related bonuses.
• Fully remote work structure, offering excellent work-life balance.
• Professional development opportunities and support for continuing education.
• Exposure to diverse processing challenges across various mining operations.
• A collaborative and innovative culture focused on advancing mining technology.