Commissioning Metallurgist / Process Engineer (Operability Lead)

About the role

Our client, a mining development platform turning artisanal gold regions into industrial production in the Democratic Republic of Congo, is advancing a 200 TPH hard‑rock gold processing plant. The Commissioning Metallurgist / Process Engineer (Operability Lead) will drive commissioning, start‑up, operational optimisation and operator capability to achieve stable production.

Key responsibilities

• Lead commissioning and start‑up of the 200 TPH plant, creating strategies and readiness frameworks.
• Define operating parameters, monitor performance against metallurgical targets and optimise throughput.
• Diagnose and resolve issues across crushing, milling, gravity recovery, flotation and gold recovery.
• Develop training manuals, train operators and supervisors, and build steady‑state capability.
• Produce commissioning, ramp‑up and performance reports, conduct metallurgical accounting and provide improvement recommendations.

Required profile

• Degree in Metallurgy, Mineral Processing, Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Proven hands‑on experience commissioning and ramp‑up of hard‑rock mineral processing plants, preferably in Africa.
• Track record of delivering operational mining plants, not just design work.
• Ability to work in remote, fast‑paced project environments and lead cross‑cultural teams.
• Prior exposure to DRC or Central African mining projects is essential.

Required skills

• Commissioning and plant start‑up expertise.
• Operational optimisation of mineral processing circuits.
• Metallurgical accounting and recovery improvement strategies.
• Experience with crushing, milling, gravity recovery, flotation and gold recovery processes.
• Strong leadership and operator training capability.