Metallurgist

Florence Copper • Florence, MS

94d

About The Position

Just stepping into the world of copper metallurgy, but already know your way around a solvent extraction plant or an electrowinning circuit? Great—because we’re looking for a Metallurgist I to join our copper team and grow within our In-Situ Recovery SX/EW operation. If you’ve had a taste of copper processing through a traditional mine, this role is the perfect launchpad into the technical side of mining. You’ll get real-time experience supporting copper recovery, improving process efficiency, and troubleshooting the flowsheet from wellfield to cathode.

Requirements

• BS degree in Metallurgical Engineering (Mineral Processing), Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• Two years of experience, including hands-on experience in copper recovery or SX/EW.
• Willingness to split time between lab benches, plant walk-downs, and occasional fieldwork.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy in titrations, pH levels, copper concentrations, and reagent strength.
• Safety-first mindset regarding sulfuric acid, high voltage, and rotating equipment.
• Approachable, eager to learn, and willing to ask questions or help others.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to leaching or SX/EW operations through field work or research.
• Experience with process instrumentation, data loggers, or control room systems.
• Familiarity with software like Excel, PI System, Capstone or metallurgical mass balance tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist with routine and investigative characterization of pregnant leach solution (PLS), raffinate, and electrolyte.
• Participate in lab-scale copper leaching and SXEW tests for optimizing copper recovery acid consumption, SX organic entrainment/reagent consumption and cathode quality.
• Assist with troubleshooting/optimization of the SXEW and copper leaching areas/circuits.
• Help analyze current efficiency, impurity levels, and cathode deposition issues to ensure high-quality copper cathodes.
• Collect, analyze, and report on metrics like copper extraction efficiency, reagent usage, and current density.
• Work hand-in-hand with metallurgical engineers, lab techs, operators, and maintenance technicians.

Benefits

• Opportunity to hone copper processing skills from ore to finished cathode.
• Mentorship from experienced professionals.
• Key role in improving process performance and copper recovery.
• Part of a team that values safety, sustainability, and innovation.
• PPE provided.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees