Senior Metallurgist – Mineral Processing & Plant Optimization

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Vor Ort; ZAR 1.200.000 - 1.800.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Relocation assistance

Career development

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Metallurgist near Nelspruit, Mpumalanga to lead metallurgical operations and process optimization across crushing, grinding, flotation, and leaching. The role focuses on improving recovery, reducing costs, and ensuring safety and quality in a major mining operation.

Candidates should have a Master’s in Metallurgy or related field with 8+ years in mineral processing, strong leadership, and experience with metallurgical simulation and statistics.

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree required; 8+ years in mineral processing
• Proven track record in process optimization and debottlenecking
• Experience with metallurgical simulation software and statistics
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Willingness to work on-site near Nelspruit and travel as needed

Aufgaben

• Oversee and optimize metallurgical processes (crushing, grinding, flotation, leaching)
• Conduct metallurgical test work and pilot plant trials to evaluate new processes
• Analyze plant data to identify trends and troubleshoot performance issues
• Develop and maintain process control strategies to maximize recovery and minimize costs
• Ensure adherence to safety, environmental, and quality standards
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior metallurgists and operators

Kenntnisse

Process optimization

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Communication

Data analysis

Ausbildung

Master's degree in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Metallurgical simulation software

Statistical analysis tools

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Metallurgist near Nelspruit, Mpumalanga to lead metallurgical operations and process optimization across crushing, grinding, flotation, and leaching. The role focuses on improving recovery, reducing costs, and ensuring safety and quality in a major mining operation.

Candidates should have a Master’s in Metallurgy or related field with 8+ years in mineral processing, strong leadership, and experience with metallurgical simulation and statistics.