Remote Principal Hydrometallurgist - Process Leader

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Híbrido; ZAR 2 000 000 - 3 000 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Executive-level compensation

Global health benefits

Remote work flexibility

Professional development opportunities

International collaboration

Resumo da oferta

Placements24 seeks a Principal Metallurgist specializing in Hydrometallurgy to join a global leader in resource extraction on a remote basis within South Africa. You will develop, optimize, and troubleshoot hydrometallurgical processes to maximize recovery and efficiency across commodities.

This role requires an MSc/PhD, 12+ years of experience, and strong leadership and communication skills to mentor teams and guide technical direction across worldwide projects.

Qualificações

• MSc or PhD in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or a related field with Hydrometallurgy specialization.
• Minimum of 12 years of progressive hydrometallurgical process development and operations experience.
• Proficiency in leaching, solvent extraction, ion exchange, electrowinning, and precipitation processes.

Responsabilidades

• Lead design, development, and optimization of hydrometallurgical processes.
• Conduct laboratory and pilot-scale test work for new process evaluations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues in hydrometallurgical plants.
• Develop and validate process models and simulations for hydrometallurgical circuits.
• Evaluate and adopt new technologies and equipment for hydrometallurgy.
• Provide expert technical guidance and mentorship to metallurgical teams.
• Prepare technical reports, feasibility studies, and process design documents.
• Ensure safety, environmental compliance, and quality control.
• Collaborate with geologists, engineers, and operations managers to integrate solutions.
• Stay updated on global advancements and industry best practices.

Conhecimentos

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Leadership

Communication skills

Formação académica

MSc or PhD in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or related field with Hydrometallurgy specialization

Ferramentas

Metallurgical simulation software

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Placements24 seeks a Principal Metallurgist specializing in Hydrometallurgy to join a global leader in resource extraction on a remote basis within South Africa. You will develop, optimize, and troubleshoot hydrometallurgical processes to maximize recovery and efficiency across commodities.

This role requires an MSc/PhD, 12+ years of experience, and strong leadership and communication skills to mentor teams and guide technical direction across worldwide projects.