Remote Principal Metallurgist: Optimize Mineral Processing

Placements24

Midrand

Hybrid

ZAR 1,976,000 - 2,964,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Home office stipend

Annual bonus

Health, dental, vision insurance

Career development

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Principal Metallurgist for remote oversight of mineral processing across mine sites worldwide. You will develop advanced metallurgical strategies to maximize recovery and efficiency while upholding safety and environmental standards.

The ideal candidate has 12+ years of mineral processing experience, expertise in comminution, flotation, leaching, and data-driven optimization, and strong remote collaboration skills to guide on-site teams virtually.

Qualifications

Master's degree or PhD in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
12+ years of progressive experience in mineral processing, with emphasis on base metals, precious metals, or bulk commodities.
Experience optimizing comminution, flotation, gravity separation, and hydrometallurgical processes.

Responsibilities

Remotely direct and optimize mineral processing plants (crushing, grinding, flotation, leaching).
Develop and implement metallurgical testing programs to improve recovery and product quality.
Analyze process data to identify bottlenecks and recommend corrective actions.
Provide expert remote guidance to site metallurgists and operations teams.
Lead R&D initiatives to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and minimize environmental impact.
Prepare detailed metallurgical reports, reviews, and improvement plans.
Stay updated on metallurgical advancements and best practices.
Collaborate with engineering and procurement on equipment selection and process design.
Ensure safety and environmental standards compliance across operations.
Mentor junior staff through remote coaching and training.