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The Opportunity:ML6 is proud to partner with a leading mining organization located in Northern Ontario in the search for a Senior Metallurgist to join their high-performing technical team. This is a mission-critical role for a seasoned metallurgical professional looking to drive innovation and performance in a gold processing operation. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, a deep understanding of mineral processing, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement and plant optimization.What Youll Be Doing:Monitor and analyze daily plant performance data to identify and address inefficiencies.Lead the implementation of process changes aimed at optimizing gold recovery, reagent consumption, and plant throughput.Design and execute metallurgical test work including lab experiments and full-scale plant trials.Provide day-to-day metallurgical support and guidance to plant operations teams including operators, supervisors, and maintenance personnel.Troubleshoot complex metallurgical challenges and propose actionable solutions.Develop, maintain, and manage metallurgical accounting systems to ensure accurate reporting of recovery, losses, and performance metrics.Lead continuous improvement initiatives and process optimization projects.Evaluate emerging technologies, equipment, and best practices to improve gold processing and plant efficiency.Prepare and present detailed metallurgical performance reports and strategic recommendations to management.Mentor and train junior metallurgists, operators, and technical staff.Ensure all activities are conducted in alignment with health, safety, and environmental standards.Participate in risk assessments and hazard mitigation planning for plant operations.What Youll Need to Be Successful:Bachelors degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline 57+ years of experience in mineral processing with a strong focus on gold recovery Deep knowledge of milling, leaching, and CIP circuitsFamiliarity with metallurgical accounting software and best practicesProven track record of driving plant performance and resolving operational bottlenecksExcellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skillsStrong analytical and problem-solving capabilitiesLeadership experience with a collaborative and hands-on management styleCommitted to maintaining the highest standards of safety and environmental compliance