Lead Metallurgist
Core
Lead metallurgist responsible for future test programs, data interpretation, flowsheet design, and implementation/commissioning of a lithium concentrator to produce quality concentrate.
Role type
Senior IC metallurgist (mining/minerals processing)
Builds
Lithium concentrate production via dry processes (ROM pad to DMS separation plant)
Domain
Mining / Lithium extraction / Mineral processing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (mining operations)
Required skills
mineral processing, mineralogy, ore characterization, geometallurgy, metallurgical testing, flowsheet development, equipment selection and sizing, safety management, budgeting, capital and operating budget preparation, process control systems, reagent handling
Preferred skills
lithium mineral processing, remote operations centers, simulation tools (SysCAD, SimMet), Six Sigma, Lean Kaizen, AI applied to value chain processes
Technologies
SysCAD, SimMet, concentrator automation, advanced process control systems
Responsibilities
Develop and implement metallurgical accounting and sampling strategies; oversee geometallurgy programs and testing; assist in developing operational readiness plans and SOPs; build and train assay lab teams and implement QA/QC; manage daily metallurgical balance and production reconciliation; develop departmental budgets and forecasts; ensure compliance with mine site safety standards; oversee metallurgical R&D post-commissioning
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities