Metallurgical Process Consultant

Description

Position Summary: We are seeking a Metallurgical Process Consultant to analyze, optimize, and improve mineral treatment and processing operations, contributing to enhanced efficiency and profitability. Key Highlights: 1. Optimization of metallurgical processes in mineral processing plants. 2. Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams for continuous improvement. 3. Focus on efficiency, productivity, recovery, and operational profitability. Job Description We are seeking a **Metallurgical Process Consultant** to analyze, optimize, and improve mineral treatment and processing operations, contributing to the efficiency, productivity, recovery, and profitability of mining operations. Key Responsibilities * Analyze and evaluate **comminution, grinding, flotation, thickening, and filtration** processes. * Identify improvement opportunities in recovery, productivity, water consumption, and energy usage. * Analyze operational and metallurgical data to detect deviations and root causes. * Develop optimization proposals and assess their technical and economic impact. * Support metallurgical testing, pilot trials, and commissioning of improvements. * Prepare technical reports, metallurgical balances, and performance indicators. * Coordinate with Operations, Engineering, Geology, Maintenance, and Laboratory departments. * Propose improvements in process control and operational stability. * Ensure compliance with **safety, environmental, and quality** standards. Requirements * Bachelor's degree in **Civil Metallurgical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering**, or a related field. * Knowledge of **flotation, grinding, mineral concentration, and metallurgical balances**. * Advanced proficiency in **Microsoft Excel** and data analysis tools. * Experience with **process simulation, PI System, Power BI**, or other control and analytics tools is desirable. * Experience optimizing plants processing **copper, molybdenum, gold, or other minerals** is desirable. * Familiarity with safety standards and applicable regulations for mining operations in Chile. * Willingness to work on-site (**faena**) as required by the project. * Strong analytical ability, results orientation, and technical communication skills. Salary: $2\.900\.000 per month Work Location: On-site employment