Lead Metallurgist / Mineral Processing Engineer (Canada or Australia)
Stratum AI · Remote · Canada · Australia ·
COMPENSATION
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Listed on the employer's job board (Ashby)
- Lead level position
- Fully remote (CA/AU)
- Metallurgy & ML focus
- 20+ years experience
- Travel up to 20%
You will lead the metallurgical team, overseeing the evaluation of mineral resources and the quality control of geometallurgical block models. The position involves collaborating with ML engineers to refine Stratum’s proprietary algorithms and liaising with business development to demonstrate value to mining operations.
What you'll do
- Lead the metallurgical team and ensure model quality control
- Audit client Kriging models and new Stratum generated models
- Analyze complex mine site databases for data integrity issues
- Collaborate with ML engineers and client planners for optimization
- Provide technical input to support sales and business development
- Implement rigorous audit procedures for client data and models
- Ensure compliance with JORC and NI43-101 reporting standards
- Mentor junior metallurgists and mineral process engineers
What you'll need
- Tertiary qualification in Metallurgy or Mineral Process Engineering
- Over 20 years of experience in mineral processing evaluation
- Broad understanding of mill circuits, flotation, and heap leach
- Extensive knowledge of copper and gold deposit types
- Familiarity with geometallurgy models and orebody knowledge
- Interest in machine learning applications in mining
- Knowledge of mineral resource modelling software platforms
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel internationally
- No criminal convictions restricting travel to US or Canada
Nice to have
- CP/QP status for copper or gold deposits in AU or CA
- Proficiency in an additional technical language
- Previous experience in a start-up or mining consultancy
Stack
- Stratum Machine Learning technology
- Kriging models
- Mineral resource modelling software
How you'll work
- Remote-first position
- Preference for candidates in Australia or Canada
- Up to 20% travel required
- Work at remote mine sites occasionally