Technical Leader – International Mineral Processing

About the role

The Technical Leader for International Mineral Processing will drive the integration of mining, geology and plant operations to optimise production, quality and recovery across multiple sites. This senior position coordinates technical solutions, risk assessments and innovation initiatives, ensuring alignment with business objectives and market requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Lead SSMA practices, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement across teams.
• Refine production simulation models and integrate mass, quality and tailings variables into planning interfaces.
• Define ROM specifications and quality limits, incorporating mine and geology inputs.
• Direct optimisation and risk‑assessment projects to improve reliability and recovery.
• Provide technical expertise during start‑up, ramp‑up and industrial testing phases.
• Monitor and review process variables, supporting continuous process control.
• Integrate production plans, evaluate ROM variability and anticipate risks to output and quality.
• Apply geometallurgy concepts to enhance predictability between mine and plant.
• Develop and maintain simulation tools and material‑handling solutions.
• Lead technical assessments for new ore origins, technologies and R&D initiatives.

Required profile

• Proven experience in mineral processing, mining engineering or related industrial sectors.
• Strong analytical mindset with ability to translate technical data into actionable plans.
• Excellent communication skills to act as a technical partner across functions.
• Track record of leading cross‑functional teams and managing complex projects.

Required skills

• Production simulation and modelling
• Geometallurgy techniques
• Process optimisation and risk assessment
• Material handling system design