Metallurgist – Mineral Processing (Mill Operations / Zinc)

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

• Bachelor's 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.