Remote Senior Metallurgist: Mineral Processing Innovator

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybride; ZAR 1 000 000 - 1 500 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Full remote work

Flexible hours

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Professional development budget

Résumé du poste

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).

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Metallurgy

Hydrometallurgy

Pyrometallurgy

Process simulation

Data analysis

Leadership

Communication

Formation

Masters or PhD in Metallurgy/Chemical Eng

Outils

MetSim

HSC Chemistry

Description du poste

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.