Head of Process (engineering / metallurgy / laboratory) USA

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the process engineering
  and metallurgy team delivering test work programs, studies, and
  technical services.
  
• Provide leadership to the Laboratory
  Manager, ensuring safe, efficient, and disciplined laboratory
  operations.
  
• Act as a senior technical
  interface with customers, supporting early -stage project discussions
  and technical reviews.
  
• Oversee preparation and
  approval of technical and commercial proposals for metallurgical
  programs and engineering services.
  
• Ensure high -quality
  technical delivery, schedule performance, and strong customer outcomes.
  
• Identify opportunities to expand
  technical capability, grow services, and strengthen the regional offering.
  
• Recruit, mentor, and develop engineers
  and metallurgists as the business grows.
  

Requirements

We are
looking for an experienced technical leader with a strong background in mineral
processing and metallurgical services.

Essential

• Degree in Metallurgical
  Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mineral Processing, or related field
  
• Significant experience in metallurgical
  test work, process engineering, or mineral processing services
  
• Experience leading
  engineers, metallurgists, or laboratory teams
  
• Strong understanding of how test
  work feeds process design and engineering studies
  
• Experience in customer -facing
  technical roles
  

Desirable

• Background with a process
  engineering firm, OEM, metallurgical laboratory, or mineral processing
  services company
  
• Experience with flotation,
  hydrometallurgy, or pilot -scale programs
  
• Exposure to flowsheet
  development and study -stage engineering
  
• Experience across sectors such
  as mineral sands, iron ore, industrial minerals, or critical minerals