Chief Metallurgist

The position drives continuous improvement in process performance, metal recovery, and

operational efficiency, while ensuring robust metallurgical practices, accurate metal accounting,

and effective troubleshooting of processing challenges.

Responsibilities
• Provide leadership and technical direction for all metallurgical and processing activities

across the site.
• Manages team performance by aligning individual goals with organizational objectives,

delivering regular performance feedback, and supporting employee development

through training and career progression opportunities
• Champion a strong safety culture by promoting safe work practices and ensuring

compliance with environmental and regulatory requirements.
• Define, monitor, and communicate process performance targets and technical limits to

support stable and optimized operations.
• Lead metallurgical troubleshooting efforts to resolve process inefficiencies, bottlenecks,

and recovery challenges.
• Oversee metallurgical testing programs, including design, execution, and interpretation

of results to support process optimization.
• Lead and maintain accurate metallurgical accounting systems, including daily, monthly,

and annual production reporting.
• Provide technical oversight of sampling systems, on-stream analyzers, and laboratory

services to ensure data accuracy and reliability.

JOB DESCRIPTION
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, and Geology teams to align processing

strategies with ore characteristics and production objectives.
• Lead and support process improvement initiatives, including evaluation and

implementation of new technologies and methods.
• Oversee metallurgical and process-related projects, including scoping, budgeting,

forecasting, execution, and performance tracking.
• Mentor, coach, and develop metallurgical and operations personnel to strengthen

technical capability and promote best practices.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cost management activities related to processing

and metallurgical performance.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and data-driven decision-

making across the processing team.

The above responsibilities are representative and may not include all assigned duties.

Education and Experience
• Bachelor of Science in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or a related process discipline,

or equivalent experience.
• 7-12+ years of experience in metallurgical or process engineering roles within a

processing plant environment, preferably in gold or similar operations.
• Demonstrated experience leading metallurgical functions, including process

optimization, troubleshooting, and metal accounting.
• Strong understanding of mineral processing principles, including flotation, recovery

optimization, and process control.
• Experience managing metallurgical testing programs and interpreting technical data to

drive operational improvements.
• Proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams, including operations and

maintenance.
• Experience with production reporting, budgeting, and forecasting related to processing

performance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex

technical data into actionable insights.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-

technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, and continuous

improvement.
• Experience evaluating and implementing innovative technologies or process

improvements is considered an asset.