Senior Metallurgist (Mining /Copper/ Flotation/ Sulfide )

Responsibilities

• Lead metallurgical processes, with a primary focus on sulfide copper flotation mill operations, to maximize recovery, grade, and throughput.
• Monitor and optimize plant performance through data analysis, metallurgical testing, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide technical support to operations teams using electronic dashboards, KPI metrics, and process instructions, troubleshooting issues and identifying optimization opportunities.
• Collaborate with the Process Manager, Process Foreman, and Senior Chemist to ensure seamless execution of metallurgical plans and timely escalation of concerns.
• Manage the Metallurgical Laboratory and collaborate with the Senior Chemist on Process Lab outcomes.
• Conduct meetings, develop plant operating parameters, create problem-solving routines, and prepare technical reports to inform operational staff of required changes.
• Develop, review, and update metallurgical procedures and standards to ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and operational regulations.
• Manage process improvement projects using methodologies such as Lean Management, Continuous Improvement, and 5S to enhance production and debottleneck operations.
• Support oxide copper processing (acid leach, solvent extraction, electrowinning) as needed.
• Evaluate new equipment and reagents to improve process efficiency.
• Oversee the metal accounting system to ensure accurate daily, weekly, and monthly process reporting.
• Champion a safety-first culture, enforcing adherence to regulations through proactive training and audits.

 

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in process plant environments, with a focus on flotation and hydrometallurgical facilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Proficiency in metallurgical data analysis, process optimization, and troubleshooting.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with experience supervising teams (e.g., Plant Metallurgical Engineer, Metallurgical Technician).
• Knowledge of industry best practices, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Hands-on problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with solvent extraction, electrowinning, and acid leaching processes is an advantage.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Preferred Qualifications
• Master’s degree in a science-related field.
• Experience with Lean Management, Continuous Improvement, or 5S methodologies.

Benefits

• Competitive USD Package
• Opportunities for career development and occasional travel for educational purposes

Application Process

If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to Lucia Baeza at lbaeza@camining.com.

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Lucia Baeza

Senior Executive Talent Consultant  

CA Mining

CA Mining will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful; however, your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions

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