Principal Metallurgist leading mineral-processing studies, plant optimization, and technical audits for SLR Consulting. Managing multidisciplinary teams and client-facing mining projects across North America.
Responsibilities
Lead or support technical services projects
Make technical contributions to mineral processing projects
Maintain industry-leading standards for engineering work
Design metallurgical test work programs, including selection of representative samples
Supervise test work and interpret results
Design and optimize processing plants, either directly or by directing other engineers
Estimate processing plant operating costs
Assess, conduct due diligence on, and technically audit mines and projects
Support business development
Liaise with clients and respond to questions or concerns in a timely manner
Prepare or participate in Preliminary Economic Assessments, scoping, prefeasibility, and feasibility studies
Prepare reports and client presentations
Prepare or participate in NI 43-101 reports or international equivalents
Manage projects, including leadership of engineers, geologists, and third-party consulting groups
Perform financial modeling and analysis
Build relationships across multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple projects and priorities independently
Requirements
15+ years of experience in the mining industry
Post-secondary education with a degree in metallurgical, chemical, or mining engineering (mineral processing focus)
Registered or qualified for registration as a Professional Engineer in Canada or the equivalent in the USA, UK, Australia, or South Africa
University degree in Extractive Metallurgy or Mineral Processing
Familiar with international and public disclosure and reporting codes, including NI43-101, JORC, SAMREC, Competent Persons Reports, and Mineral Expert Reports
Legally able to work and reside in the country specified
Strong and varied operations experience, preferably with multiple commodities
Significant exposure to consulting, with 15-20 years in the industry
Demonstrated success in meeting objectives and budgets
Strong analytical skills
Strong communication skills
Demonstrated ability to write reports and interact with clients
Dynamic, self-motivated, determination to excel, and commitment to action
Ability to transfer these attributes to clients, management, and the mining engineering team
Benefits
Competitive total compensation package including comprehensive benefits, vacation, and a suite of wellness initiatives
Full-time, permanent role with opportunities for professional growth and advancement
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