Remote Senior Metallurgist: Optimize Recovery & Processes

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work stipend

Global health insurance

International travel opportunities

Professional development funding

Remote-friendly work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Metallurgist to join a globally distributed technical team operating remotely to support mineral processing worldwide. You will optimize metallurgical processes, troubleshoot complex challenges, and influence global standards from a remote location.

The role emphasizes extensive experience across varied ore bodies, responsible for improving recovery, reducing costs, and delivering detailed technical guidance to sites across time zones.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in mineral processing and metallurgy.
• Expertise in base metals, precious metals, or industrial minerals.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and troubleshoot mineral processing circuits (e.g., comminution, flotation, leaching).
• Conduct metallurgical test work programs and interpret results to improve plant performance.
• Provide technical support and guidance to site-based metallurgical teams globally.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements to increase metal recovery and reduce operating costs.
• Prepare detailed metallurgical reports, process flowsheets, and operational guidelines.
• Stay abreast of new metallurgical technologies and innovations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Remote collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Metallurgy

PhD in Metallurgy or related field

Tools

METSIM

JKSimMet

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Metallurgist to join a globally distributed technical team operating remotely to support mineral processing worldwide. You will optimize metallurgical processes, troubleshoot complex challenges, and influence global standards from a remote location.

The role emphasizes extensive experience across varied ore bodies, responsible for improving recovery, reducing costs, and delivering detailed technical guidance to sites across time zones.