Principal Metallurgy Consultant
Core
Lead and develop the process team as an authority on froth flotation projects for copper, gold, and base metal projects globally, delivering projects from concept through detailed design.
Role type
Principal Metallurgy Consultant (Process Engineering)
Builds
Full-scale flowsheet development and design for mineral processing plants
Domain
Mining and mineral processing (base metals, copper, gold)
Required skills
Flotation equipment sizing and layout, Process mineralogy, Flowsheet engineering, Testwork program development, Simulation packages (MetSim, JKSimMet, IES, JKSimFloat), Technical leadership, Project coordination
Preferred skills
Coarse particle flotation technologies, High-intensity froth flotation technologies, Continuous improvement of engineering standards
Technologies
MetSim, JKSimMet, IES, JKSimFloat
Responsibilities
Lead technical studies on flotation and mining value chain optimisation, Provide leadership in flotation equipment sizing and flowsheet engineering, Drive quality delivery and innovation in froth flotation, Provide effective leadership, coaching and mentoring to the team, Assist with review and coordination of project allocations
Seniority
Principal, strategic leadership & hands-on technical authority