Principal Hydrometallurgist & Processing

Glencore is one of the worlds largest diversified natural resource companies and a leading producer and marketer of more than 60 commodities that make everyday life possible. Through a network of assets, customers, and suppliers spanning the globe, we produce, process, recycle, source, market, and distribute the raw materials that enable decarbonization while meeting todays energy needs. With around 140,000 employees and contractors and a strong presence in more than 35 countriesacross both established and emerging resource regionsour industrial and marketing activities are supported by a global network of more than 40 offices.

Purpose of the role

Provide technical leadership and specialist hydrometallurgical processing support across Glencore Coppers operating assets, growth projects, and Joint Ventures.

The role is responsible for supporting the development, optimization, evaluation, and assurance of hydrometallurgical processes, ensuring that technical solutions are safe, economically robust, operationally practical, and aligned with business objectives.

Contribute to operational excellence, long-term asset value creation, and delivery of Glencore Coppers growth strategy through application of industry leading practices and technical assurance.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors Degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mineral Processing Engineering, or related discipline.
• Postgraduate qualification in Metallurgy, Hydrometallurgy, Process Engineering, Mineral Processing, or related field preferred.
• 12+ years experience in mining and metallurgical operations, project development, or consulting.
• Demonstrated experience in hydrometallurgical process design and optimization.
• Experience across study phases including PEA, PFS, FS
• Experience managing metallurgical testwork programs and pilot plants.
• Experience supporting operating assets and troubleshooting process performance issues.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams and external consultants.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Hydrometallurgical process design.
• Process engineering and mass balance development.
• Metallurgical testwork design and interpretation.
• Heap leaching and bioleaching technologies.
• Solvent Extraction and Electrowinning.
• Water balance and process water management.
• Process simulation and modelling.
• Risk assessment and technical evaluation.
• Process optimization and continuous improvement.
• Strategic thinking.
• Technical leadership.
• Problem-solving capability.
• Strong decision-making skills
• Stakeholder management.
• Influencing and negotiation.
• Collaboration and teamwork.

Key Accountabilities:

• Provide technical leadership in hydrometallurgical processing across projects and operations.
• Lead hydromet process design, technology evaluation, and metallurgical testwork programs.
• Support operating sites in improving recovery, throughput, reliability, and operating costs.
• Provide technical assurance and independent review of studies, designs, and operational performance.
• Support project development from concept to execution, ensuring technically sound and economically robust solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and best practices across the asset portfolio.
• Act as the key technical interface with operations, consultants, laboratories, and engineering contractors.

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