Superintendent, Metallurgical Engineering & Process Control
About The Position
We are looking for a Superintendent - Metallurgical Engineering & Process Control to lead a team of engineers and technical professionals to optimize plant performance, enhance recovery and concentrate quality, and ensure safe, efficient operations. Reporting to the Manager - Concentrator Technical, you will: Lead and mentor a team of metallurgical and Process Control engineers and technicians, fostering a culture of safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Oversee metallurgical and process control strategies across the concentrator, ensuring alignment with business goals. Analyze plant data to identify and resolve complex issues affecting throughput, recovery, and product quality. Drive technical excellence in flotation (Moly and Copper), grinding, and beneficiation processes. Lead cross-functional initiatives and task forces from concept to implementation. Act as a site-wide technical authority, providing guidance and support across departments. Coordinate and manage process improvement projects, ensuring timely delivery and measurable impact. Support integrated operations planning (3-month, quarterly and annual cycles) with technical input and forecasting. Promote and uphold safety standards through active leadership and engagement in company programs. Develop and implement training programs to build technical capability within the team.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Mineral Processing, Chemical Engineering or related field.
- Minimum 8 years of experience in the mining or mineral processing industry, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
- Proven expertise in plant operations, process optimization, and metallurgical analysis.
- Strong leadership and team development skills.
- Proficient in data analysis tools (PI OSIsoft, SQL), mass balancing, and modeling software.
- Excellent communication and project management skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to safety and operational excellence.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with statistical analysis tools (e.g., Minitab, JMP) and Six Sigma methodologies (Green Belt preferred).
Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a team of metallurgical and Process Control engineers and technicians, fostering a culture of safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Oversee metallurgical and process control strategies across the concentrator, ensuring alignment with business goals.
- Analyze plant data to identify and resolve complex issues affecting throughput, recovery, and product quality.
- Drive technical excellence in flotation (Moly and Copper), grinding, and beneficiation processes.
- Lead cross-functional initiatives and task forces from concept to implementation.
- Act as a site-wide technical authority, providing guidance and support across departments.
- Coordinate and manage process improvement projects, ensuring timely delivery and measurable impact.
- Support integrated operations planning (3-month, quarterly and annual cycles) with technical input and forecasting.
- Promote and uphold safety standards through active leadership and engagement in company programs.
- Develop and implement training programs to build technical capability within the team.
Benefits
- A safety-focused and inclusive working environment
- Advantageous salary package with annual cash incentive awards (STIP) for eligible employees
- Access to top-tier family-friendly health programs including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, and various voluntary benefits.
- Excellent retirement plan including up to 6% defined company contribution; Generous 401k matching program
- Generous Rio Tinto employee share program, which allows you to purchase Rio Tinto Company shares.
- Comprehensive leave policies which cover all moments that matter in life: PTO (paid time off), paid holidays, and paid bereavement leave.
- A favorable child-caregiver leave program (Up to 100% salary top-up)
- Discount programs for leisure purposes and access to Virgin Pulse with incentives supporting your wellbeing
- Ongoing Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family; to help in addressing educational opportunities, addiction treatment, depression, stress, domestic issues, financial management, and legal concerns.
- Our team and industry experts are here to support and work with you to explore your learning potential and career goals
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Industry
Mining (except Oil and Gas)
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
