Introduction

Brunel is seeking a Project Metallurgist for a direct-hire opportunity with our client in Tucson, Arizona.

What are you going to do 

Brunel is seeking a Project Metallurgist for a direct-hire opportunity with our client in Tucson, Arizona. Reporting to the Chief Metallurgist, this role will support pre-feasibility and project development studies by coordinating metallurgical test work programs, managing external laboratories and consultants, and ensuring testing is completed safely, on schedule, and within budget. Regular travel to metallurgical testing facilities and occasional domestic/international travel (up to 25%) is required. This position is offered as a hybrid wfh/office and site visits, must be local to Tucson area.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage and coordinate metallurgical test work programs supporting PFS and project development activities.
  • Act as the primary liaison between project teams, laboratories, consultants, and engineering contractors.
  • Oversee testing scopes, schedules, budgets, sample selection, and shipments.
  • Monitor laboratory performance, QA/QC compliance, and testing progress.
  • Review results, identify risks and opportunities, and provide technical recommendations.
  • Prepare technical reports, presentations, and management updates.
  • Support planning, budgeting, forecasting, and tracking of metallurgical programs.
  • Promote safe work practices and ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards.

Essential skills and knowledge

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Mineral Processing, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline.
  • Experience managing metallurgical test work programs for mining projects or operating assets.
  • Strong knowledge of copper heap leach testing and operations, including column leaching, bottle rolls, agglomeration, acid consumption, ore characterization, and recovery optimization.
  • Understanding of SX/EW and hydrometallurgical processes; copper flotation experience is a plus.
  • Experience working with commercial laboratories, engineering firms, and consultants.
  • Strong project management, budgeting, scheduling, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Experience supporting PFS, FS, or other project development studies
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and technical reporting tools.
  • Willingness to travel up to 25%.
  • MUST be eligible to work in the U.S. for any employer without the need for sponsorship.

Ideal Candidate: A hands-on metallurgical professional with strong project management skills and experience driving test work programs from planning through execution while maintaining quality, budget, and schedule commitments.

What we offer 

Offer:

This opportunity offers a competitive base salary along with a comprehensive benefits package, participation in a company-sponsored 401(k) plan, paid time off, potential relocation assistance, and additional employee benefits.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Closing: 14 August 2026

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Process of your application

Application process & contact

We will now begin examining your application: We will take a close look at your application documents and ask you for additional information if necessary. If your qualifications match our requirements, we will invite you to meet us for the first time.

Project discussion with our customer

If the introductory meeting goes well for you and us, we will arrange a meeting with the customer who has the perfect project for you. This gives you the opportunity to find out more about the customer and the project.

The decision

If you enjoyed the project discussion and the customer is also convinced of your expertise, we will ask you the final and decisive question: Do you want to get started at Brunel?

Introductory conversation with Brunel

In an introductory meeting, we would like to find out more about your interests, ambitions and professional developments. At the same time, we report on working at Brunel and provide information about all career opportunities and prospects.

Welcome to Brunel

Now great times are beginning! With Brunel you have countless opportunities to help shape technological progress. You decide how your career path goes. We support you in every phase of your career. You always have security behind you: Brunel!