Back to search

Principal Metallurgist (Gold)

East Java Permanent View Job Description
Lead metallurgical optimisation initiatives for a large-scale gold processing operation, driving production excellence, safety, and continuous improvement.
  • Lead key metallurgical improvement projects within a major gold operation.
  • Join a company committed to safety and excellence.

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established mining and mineral processing organisation operating one of Indonesia's significant gold processing assets. The company is recognised for its strong commitment to operational excellence, continuous improvement, safety, sustainability, and the development of its people. Working within a large-scale operation, successful candidates will have the opportunity to contribute to complex metallurgical challenges and strategic business initiatives.

Job Description

Reporting to the Processing Technical Service Manager, the Principal Metallurgist will be responsible for:

  • Leading metallurgical optimisation initiatives across crushing, heap leaching, thickening, filtration, and elution circuits.
  • Driving technical reviews and metallurgical studies to improve plant performance and production outcomes.
  • Ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality management standards.
  • Managing metallurgical accounting systems and monitoring reagent and consumables usage.
  • Developing operational budgets and supporting OpEx and CapEx optimisation initiatives.
  • Leading metallurgical projects and laboratory activities while providing technical guidance to stakeholders.
  • Collaborating closely with operations, maintenance, mining, HSE, and external stakeholders to drive continuous improvement.
  • Supporting capability development through coaching, training, and mentoring of technical teams.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Principal Metallurgist should have:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Metallurgical Engineering or related discipline.
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in mineral processing, preferably within gold processing and heap leaching operations.
  • Minimum 5 years of leadership or managerial experience.
  • Strong knowledge of gold processing operations and plant equipment.
  • Proven experience with metallurgical accounting systems and advanced Excel capabilities.
  • Familiarity with process control systems and PLC platforms such as Citect SCADA.
  • Strong analytical, planning, reporting, and presentation skills.
  • Demonstrated leadership capability with experience managing multidisciplinary teams.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

What's on Offer

    • Competitive remuneration package.
    • Strategic leadership opportunity within a complex processing environment.
    • Exposure to major optimisation and growth projects.
    • Long-term career development within a leading mining organisation.

If this role aligns with your expertise, we encourage you to apply.

Contact
Dina Rizki
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7123446
Phone number
+62 21 29588910

Job summary

Function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Geology / Geotechnical
What is your area of specialisation?
Energy & Natural Resources
Location
East Java
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Dina Rizki
Consultant contact
+62 21 29588910
Job Reference
JN-102026-7123446

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.