Remote Senior Metallurgist: Mineral Processing Innovator

Placements24

Klerksdorp

Hybrid

ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Full remote work
Flexible hours
Health, dental, and vision benefits
Professional development budget

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Metallurgist to drive mineral processing optimization from a fully remote position. The role focuses on improving recovery rates and plant efficiency by analyzing data, conducting pilot tests, and advising operations teams.

The ideal candidate holds a Master's or PhD in Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering with 10+ years in mineral processing, including hydrometallurgy or pyrometallurgy, and experience with MetSim and HSC Chemistry.

Qualifications

  • Master's degree or PhD in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
  • 10+ years of mineral processing experience with hydrometallurgy or pyrometallurgy.
  • Proven ability to optimize complex metallurgical processes and improve efficiency.
  • Experience with process simulation software (e.g., MetSim, HSC Chemistry).

Responsibilities

  • Lead mineral processing optimization and strategy development.
  • Conduct laboratory and pilot-scale tests to evaluate new technologies.
  • Analyze plant performance data and implement corrective actions.
  • Provide technical guidance to plant metallurgists and operators.
  • Collaborate with R&D on innovative processing solutions.
  • Prepare technical reports, process designs, and feasibility studies.

Skills

Metallurgy
Hydrometallurgy
Pyrometallurgy
Process simulation
Data analysis
Leadership
Communication

Education

Masters or PhD in Metallurgy/Chemical Eng

Tools

MetSim
HSC Chemistry

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Metallurgist to drive mineral processing optimization from a fully remote position. The role focuses on improving recovery rates and plant efficiency by analyzing data, conducting pilot tests, and advising operations teams.

The ideal candidate holds a Master's or PhD in Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering with 10+ years in mineral processing, including hydrometallurgy or pyrometallurgy, and experience with MetSim and HSC Chemistry.

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