Job Description Key Responsibilities:
• Design and optimize metallurgical systems for metallic mineral processing.
• Apply principles of physical and chemical metallurgy to separation, extraction, and refining processes.
• Lead feasibility studies, lab-scale testing, and pilot plant operations for strategic minerals including rare earths.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (geology, legal, environmental, investment) to ensure project success.
• Prepare technical reports, engineering documentation, and SOPs aligned with national and international standards.
• Provide technical supervision and mentorship to junior engineers and field technicians.
• Contribute to innovation and sustainability in metallurgical process development.
Qualifications & Technical Skills Education & Experience:
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Metallurgical Engineering from a reputable university.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in metallurgical engineering, mineral processing, or rare earth projects.
• Experience in large-scale or nationally strategic projects is highly valued.
Core Technical Competencies:
Domain – Expertise
- Metallurgical Science: Thermodynamics, reaction kinetics, diffusion, corrosion, material characterization
- Mineral Processing: Flotation, leaching, pyrometallurgy, hydrometallurgy, solvent extraction
- Rare Earth Elements: Separation, purification, and strategic applications of REEs
- System Design: PFD, P&ID, process simulation (Aspen Plus, METSIM), reactor design
- Modeling & Simulation: MATLAB, Python, COMSOL, ANSYS, or equivalent tools
- Quality & Safety: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, HSE compliance, risk analysis
- Language: Fluent in English (technical and professional proficiency)
Soft Skills & Attributes
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities
• Analytical thinking and data-driven problem solving
• Excellent cross-disciplinary and cross-cultural communication
• Adaptability to new technologies and field challenges
• High integrity and commitment to sustainability Ideal Candidate Profile
• Graduate of Metallurgical Engineering from top institutions (Indonesia, Australia, Germany, Japan, etc.)
• Proven experience in mining, metallurgy, or strategic materials research
• Prior involvement in rare earth or critical mineral projects is a major advantage
• Willingness to relocate or work on-site at strategic project locations