Senior Metallurgist - Base Metals Processing

Placements24

South Africa

On-site

ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Metallurgist to lead base metals processing operations in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. You will optimize metallurgical performance, improve recovery, and ensure product quality while guiding a team of metallurgists and technicians.

Responsibilities include overseeing flotation, leaching, solvent extraction, electrowinning and smelting processes; driving process improvements; ensuring safety and environmental standards; and collaborating with

Qualifications

Master's or Ph.D. in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in base metals mineral processing and metallurgy.
Extensive knowledge of flotation, leaching, solvent extraction, electrowinning, and smelting.

Responsibilities

Oversee metallurgical performance of base metals processing circuits (copper, zinc, lead).
Develop strategies to improve recovery, reduce costs, and enhance product quality.
Conduct metallurgical test work, analyze results, and translate findings to plant-scale improvements.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the metallurgy team.
Troubleshoot operational issues and identify root causes for process deviations.
Collaborate with engineering and operations on plant upgrades and new process development.
Ensure all processing activities comply with safety, health, and environmental regulations.

Skills

Metallurgy expertise

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Master's or PhD in Metallurgy or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Metallurgist to lead their base metals processing plant operations in Queenstown . This role is critical for optimizing metallurgical performance, ensuring efficient recovery, and maintaining product quality. You will leverage your deep expertise in hydrometallurgy and pyrometallurgy to troubleshoot complex processing challenges, implement process improvements, and guide a team of metallurgists and technicians. The successful candidate will be a key contributor to operational excellence, driving innovation and efficiency in a demanding industrial environment, while ensuring adherence to stringent safety and environmental standards in the Eastern Cape operations.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee and optimize the metallurgical performance of base metals processing circuits (e.g., copper, zinc, lead).
Develop and implement strategies to improve recovery rates, reduce costs, and enhance product quality.
Conduct metallurgical test work, analyze results, and translate findings into plant-scale improvements.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the metallurgy team.
Troubleshoot operational issues and identify root causes for process deviations.
Collaborate with engineering and operations teams on plant upgrades and new process development.
Ensure all processing activities comply with safety, health, and environmental regulations.

Requirements

Master's or Ph.D. in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in base metals mineral processing and metallurgy.
Extensive knowledge of flotation, leaching, solvent extraction, electrowinning, and smelting processes.
Proven track record in process optimization and troubleshooting in an industrial setting.
Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills.
Experience working in an operational plant environment near Queenstown .

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