Remote Senior Metallurgist - Processing

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote salary bonus

Private healthcare

Professional development budget

Flexible remote hours

Global projects from home

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Metallurgist for a fully remote role supporting operations across South Africa, including Durban. You will optimize mineral processing circuits, perform pilot plant trials, and generate detailed reports from a distance.

The ideal candidate has a Master's or PhD in Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering, 10+ years of mineral processing experience, and proficiency with METSIM and JKSimMet. Excellent remote communication and independent work skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in mineral processing and metallurgy.
• Proven expertise with specific commodities (gold, platinum, base metals).

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and troubleshoot mineral processing circuits (flotation, leaching, thickening).
• Conduct metallurgical test work and pilot plant trials to evaluate new technologies.
• Analyze process data to improve recovery, grade, and costs.
• Provide technical support and guidance to plant operations remotely.
• Prepare detailed metallurgical reports including design criteria and feasibility studies.
• Mentor junior metallurgists and share knowledge across the organization.

Skills

Analytical skills

Report writing

Remote communication

Independence

Education

Master's or PhD in Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering

Tools

METSIM

JKSimMet

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Metallurgist to join their dynamic team in a fully remote capacity, supporting operations that can be based anywhere within South Africa , including their Durban hub. This role focuses on optimizing mineral processing operations, ensuring maximum recovery and efficiency of valuable commodities. You will leverage your deep understanding of metallurgical principles and advanced processing technologies to solve complex challenges and drive innovation from a remote setting. This is a fantastic opportunity for an expert in metallurgical science to contribute to a leading mining company without the need for on-site presence.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and troubleshoot mineral processing circuits (e.g., flotation, leaching, thickening).
• Conduct metallurgical test work and pilot plant trials to evaluate new process technologies.
• Analyze process data to identify areas for improvement in recovery, grade, and operational costs.
• Provide technical support and guidance to plant operations teams remotely.
• Prepare detailed metallurgical reports, including process design criteria and feasibility studies.
• Mentor junior metallurgists and contribute to knowledge sharing across the organization.

Requirements

• Master's degree or PhD in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in mineral processing and metallurgy.
• Proven expertise in specific commodities (e.g., gold, platinum, base metals).
• Proficiency with metallurgical simulation software (e.g., METSIM, JKSimMet).
• Excellent analytical, report writing, and remote communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple projects from a distance.

Benefits

• Highly competitive remote salary and annual bonus structure.
• Comprehensive private healthcare coverage.
• Significant budget for professional development, conferences, and training.
• Flexible remote working hours to accommodate various time zones.
• Opportunity to work on diverse and challenging projects globally from home.