Senior Metallurgist | Hybrid Role: Optimize Mineral Processing

Placements24; Randburg; Híbrido; ZAR 900.000 - 1.300.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid work model

Competitive remuneration package with/

Medical aid and retirement benefits

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 in Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa, is seeking a Senior Metallurgist to join a technical team. The role combines on-site engagement with remote work, focusing on mineral processing, hydrometallurgy, and process optimization.

You will lead test work, pilot runs, plant commissioning, and collaboration with R&D and operations to improve recovery, grade, and efficiency while ensuring regulatory compliance and sustainable practices.

Formación

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years in mineral processing with a focus on hydrometallurgy or pyrometallurgy.
• Proven track record in optimizing metallurgical plants in the mining sector.
• Experience with modeling and simulation tools.
• Strong data-driven analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee and optimize metallurgical processes for mineral concentration and extraction.
• Conduct metallurgical test work, pilot plant trials, and plant commissioning.
• Troubleshoot processing issues and improve recovery, grade and efficiency.
• Analyze metallurgical data, identify trends, and drive improvements.
• Develop and update metallurgical accounting and reporting systems.
• Collaborate with R&D on new technologies and process innovations.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and sustainable practices.
• Provide technical support to plant metallurgists and operators.
• Prepare detailed metallurgical reports and feasibility studies.
• Stay current with advancements in metallurgical science and processing.
• Contribute to process safety management and risk assessments.
• Support training and development of junior metallurgical staff.

Conocimientos

Hydrometallurgy

Pyrometallurgy

Analytical thinking

Data-driven

Communication & teamwork

Educación

Bachelor's or Master's in Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering

Herramientas

Metallurgical modeling software

Process simulation software

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 in Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa, is seeking a Senior Metallurgist to join a technical team. The role combines on-site engagement with remote work, focusing on mineral processing, hydrometallurgy, and process optimization.

You will lead test work, pilot runs, plant commissioning, and collaboration with R&D and operations to improve recovery, grade, and efficiency while ensuring regulatory compliance and sustainable practices.