About the roleThe Project Metallurgist is part of the metallurgy team within the process sector and reports to the Operations and Metallurgy Superintendent. He/She is responsible for the design, management, and execution of metallurgical projects. He/She ensures that objectives related to production, metallurgical recoveries, operating costs, health & safety, and the environment are achieved through necessary circuit modifications. The Project Metallurgist adheres to the company's principles by adopting a management approach aligned with Dhilmar standards.
Key Responsibilities- Manage and implement metallurgical projects, studies, and process improvement initiatives, both at the concentrator and water treatment systems
- Replace the Metallurgy Supervisor during vacations, including supervising the metallurgy team, monitoring processes, and producing reports
- Manage the concentrator change request process
- Classify and prioritize projects through the change management process
- Conduct economic and technical analyses to determine project implementation feasibility
- Recommend best practices and technologies from both operational and metallurgical perspectives
- Review circuit performance against the production plan and identify gaps to help build the future project pipeline
- Participate in updating the annual maintenance plan for critical production equipment
- Perform risk analyses and ensure follow-up on mitigation plans
- Coordinate and collaborate with various surface and underground departments
- Work closely with the Éléonore site project team to ensure projects are executed and implemented according to schedule
- Comply with, understand, and promote company policies and regulations, especially in health and safety
- Perform all other related duties required in the role
Training & Experience- Bachelor's degree in Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, or Mining Engineering (Mineral Processing option)
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in the mining industry
- Computer proficiency, including MS Office suite
- Experience in mining and/or metallurgical processing plants
- Experience in concentrator start-up
- Experience in project development and execution in plant environments
- Bilingualism (French/English)
Skills and Competencies - Strong sense of responsibility, rigor, and leadership
- Dynamic and self-driven
- Adaptability
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills in a multi-task environment
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Teamwork and partnership skills in a multicultural environment
Working Conditions- Eleonore mine site (fly-in, fly-out from Montreal, Chibougamau, Matagami, Rouyn-Noranda, Val D'Or and Wemindji)
- Schedule: 14 working days followed by 14 days off
