Job Description

The Opportunity:

ML6 is proud to partner with a leading mining organization located in Northern Ontario in the search for a Senior Metallurgist to join their high-performing technical team. This is a mission-critical role for a seasoned metallurgical professional looking to drive innovation and performance in a gold processing operation. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, a deep understanding of mineral processing, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement and plant optimization.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Monitor and analyze daily plant performance data to identify and address inefficiencies.
• Lead the implementation of process changes aimed at optimizing gold recovery, reagent consumption, and plant throughput.
• Design and execute metallurgical test work including lab experiments and full-scale plant trials.
• Provide day-to-day metallurgical support and guidance to plant operations teams including operators, supervisors, and maintenance personnel.
• Troubleshoot complex metallurgical challenges and propose actionable solutions.
• Develop, maintain, and manage metallurgical accounting systems to ensure accurate reporting of recovery, losses, and performance metrics.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and process optimization projects.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, equipment, and best practices to improve gold processing and plant efficiency.
• Prepare and present detailed metallurgical performance reports and strategic recommendations to management.
• Mentor and train junior metallurgists, operators, and technical staff.
• Ensure all activities are conducted in alignment with health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Participate in risk assessments and hazard mitigation planning for plant operations.

What You’ll Need to Be Successful:

• Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline
• 5–7+ years of experience in mineral processing with a strong focus on gold recovery
• Deep knowledge of milling, leaching, and CIP circuits
• Familiarity with metallurgical accounting software and best practices
• Proven track record of driving plant performance and resolving operational bottlenecks
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Leadership experience with a collaborative and hands-on management style
• Committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety and environmental compliance

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