Metallurgist - Copper Heap Leach / SX-EW

CSG Talent is supporting a copper producer in the appointment of a Metallurgist for its operation in southeastern Arizona.

This opportunity would suit a metallurgist or process engineer with practical copper heap leach and SX-EW experience who enjoys working in the field, solving operational problems and seeing their recommendations improve plant performance.

Reporting to the Metallurgical Superintendent, you will work closely with operations and laboratory teams to optimise leach performance, solution chemistry and copper recovery through to cathode production.

The role

• Monitor and improve heap-leach and SX-EW performance through field observations, sampling, testing and process data analysis.

• Support leach pad development, stacking and irrigation activities, identifying opportunities to improve solution distribution and recovery.

• Investigate operating issues and recommend practical improvements to leaching conditions and process consistency.

• Plan and conduct metallurgical testwork, sampling programmes and field trials.

• Work with operations and assay laboratory teams to interpret results and implement improvements.

• Maintain accurate technical records and communicate findings through clear reports and recommendations.

• Uphold site safety and environmental standards across field and laboratory activities.

Your background

• A degree in metallurgy, chemical engineering, materials science or a related discipline.

• Ideally 3-7 years of relevant metallurgical or process engineering experience.

• Direct operational experience in copper heap leaching and SX-EW.

• Practical understanding of leach pad development, irrigation systems and day to day leach management.

• The ability to connect solution chemistry, operating conditions and process data with copper recovery.

• Strong analytical, communication and Excel skills, with a collaborative approach to working with operations.

The position offers a competitve base salary, a 15% bonus, medical, dental and vision benefits, employer 401(k) contribution. This is a Monday-Friday residential role, and relocation support available.

Applicants must be already reside and possess working rights in the US or Canadian citizens eligible for a TN visa. Employment visa sponsorship is unavailable for this position, now or in the future.