Lead Metallurgist - Precious Metals
Core
Lead a metallurgical department to optimize processing of gold, platinum, and palladium ores from comminution to refining, driving innovation and ensuring efficient recovery.
Role type
Senior Lead Metallurgist (Precious Metals)
Builds
Optimized metallurgical flowsheets and refined precious metal products
Domain
Mining / Precious Metals Processing
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Metallurgy (gold, platinum, palladium), Flotation, Cyanidation, Leaching, Solvent extraction, Ion exchange, Smelting/refining, Mineral processing, Metallurgical simulation software, Data analysis, Budget management, Project management
Preferred skills
Leadership of metallurgical teams, Pilot plant operations, Scale-up studies, Laboratory operations, Regulatory compliance, Safety management
Technologies
HSC Chemistry, METSIM
Responsibilities
Lead and manage the metallurgical department, Develop and optimize metallurgical flowsheets, Conduct process analysis and troubleshooting, Oversee pilot plant operations and scale-up studies, Manage laboratory operations, Provide technical support to plant operations, Ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards, Mentor junior staff, Prepare technical reports and forecasts
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities