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.