Metallurgist – Mineral Processing

About the Role

Titan Mining Corporation is seeking a Junior Metallurgist to support mill and assay lab operations at its high-grade zinc mining operation in upstate New York. This role is ideal for a hands-on mineral processing professional who enjoys working in a plant environment focused on production optimization metallurgical testing and process improvement.

You will work under the Mill Manager and play a key role in supporting daily metallurgical performance QA/QC systems and recovery optimization across milling operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage QA/QC processes for assay laboratory and mill operations
• Monitor and support plant performance to maintain and improve production rates
• Identify troubleshoot and resolve metallurgical and process issues
• Provide technical support to operators millwrights and lab technicians
• Conduct metallurgical testing on ore samples and reagents to optimize recovery
• Design and execute plant sampling programs and metallurgical surveys
• Analyze assay and plant performance data and recommend process improvements
• Maintain assay lab chemical inventory and consumables
• Prepare and compile daily metallurgical and production reports
• Ensure compliance with safety environmental and company standards
• Stay current with mineral processing technologies and best practices

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Metallurgy Mineral Processing or Chemical Engineering
• 3 years of hands-on experience in mineral processing or metallurgical operations
• Strong working knowledge of flotation gravity separation and/or magnetic separation
• Experience in assay lab QA/QC and plant sampling programs
• Ability to analyze metallurgical data and interpret process performance metrics
• Strong communication problem-solving and reporting skills (English)

Preferred Experience

• Experience in hard-rock base metals operations (zinc lead copper or polymetallic ores)
• Exposure to concentrator or mill environments in active mining operations
• Metallurgical testwork recovery optimization and process troubleshooting experience

Benefits

• Annual performance bonus
• 401(k) with 5% employer contribution
• Medical coverage (low employee contribution)
• Fully covered dental vision and life insurance
• Paid vacation holidays and sick leave

Why Join Us

This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic mining environment focused on operational excellence technical development and sustainable resource extraction within a well-established zinc mining district in New York State.