Overview
Project Metallurgist Jobs in Rouyn-Noranda, Canada at Dhilmar
Title: Project Metallurgist
Company: Dhilmar
Location: Rouyn-Noranda, Canada
Category:
Eleonore Mine, 1751 rue Davy, Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada
Job Description
Posted Friday, June 5, 2026 at 4:00 AM | Expires Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 3:59 AM
About the role
The Project Metallurgist is part of the metallurgy team within the process sector and reports to the Operations and Metallurgy Superintendent. He/She is responsible for the design, management, and execution of metallurgical projects. He/She ensures that objectives related to production, metallurgical recoveries, operating costs, health & safety, and the environment are achieved through necessary circuit modifications. The Project Metallurgist adheres to the company’s principles by adopting a management approach aligned with Dhilmar standards.
Key Responsibilities
Manage and implement metallurgical projects, studies, and process improvement initiatives, both at the concentrator and water treatment systems
Replace the Metallurgy Supervisor during vacations, including supervising the metallurgy team, monitoring processes, and producing reports
Manage the concentrator change request process
Classify and prioritize projects through the change management process
Conduct economic and technical analyses to determine project implementation feasibility
Recommend best practices and technologies from both operational and metallurgical perspectives
Review circuit performance against the production plan and identify gaps to help build the future project pipeline
Participate in updating the annual maintenance plan for critical production equipment
Perform risk analyses and ensure follow-up on mitigation plans
Coordinate and collaborate with various surface and underground departments
Work closely with the Éléonore site project team to ensure projects are executed and implemented according to schedule
Comply with, understand, and promote company policies and regulations, especially in health and safety
Perform all other related duties required in the role
Training & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, or Mining Engineering (Mineral Processing option)
Minimum of 5 years of experience in the mining industry
Computer proficiency, including MS Office suite
Experience in mining and/or metallurgical processing plants
Experience in concentrator start-up
Experience in project development and execution in plant environments
Skills and Competencies
Strong sense of responsibility, rigor, and leadership
Dynamic and self-driven
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong organizational and prioritization skills in a multi-task environment
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Teamwork and partnership skills in a multicultural environment
Working Conditions
Eleonore mine site (fly-in, fly-out from Montreal, Chibougamau, Matagami, Rouyn-Noranda, Val D’Or and Wemindji)
Schedule:
14 working days followed by 14 days off
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