Introduction

Brunel is currently searching for a Technical Manager - Pyrometallurgy & Smelting for a long-term contract position with our client, this contractor position will work from home with business trips to New Orleans, Louisiana & Indonesia.

What are you going to do 

Provide technical leadership for a large capital project execution from concept through project delivery with emphasis on pyrometallurgy, smelting, concentrate treatment, and integration of process solutions into executable project scope.

Responsible for development of technical strategy, management of engineering consultants and subject matter experts, evaluation of applicable technologies, and conversion of process studies into clear scopes of work that integrate process, infrastructure, environmental, operational, and commercial requirements into a viable project solution.

The Technical Manager supports project development and works closely with project management, operations, metallurgy, environmental, commercial, and executive leadership to ensure the selected solution achieves business objectives.

The project integrates mining, metallurgy, smelting, environmental, and commercial considerations to support long-term operational performance, regulatory compliance, and value optimization across the value chain.

Essential skills and knowledge 

  • Bachelor's degree in chemical, Metallurgical, Mining, Mechanical, or related Engineering discipline.
  • 15 years of engineering and project development experience in mining, mineral processing, metallurgy, heavy industrial facilities, or related industries.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Advanced degree in Chemical, Metallurgical, Mining, Mechanical, or related Engineering discipline.
  • Demonstrated experience progressing projects through concept, prefeasibility, feasibility, and engineering execution phases.
  • Experience leading engineering teams on large capital projects.
  • Proven Technical Expertise in the following:
  • Copper concentrators and concentrate handling systems.
  • Smelter process design
  • Hydrometallurgical or pyrometallurgical processing
  • Concentrate treatment or impurity reduction processes.
  • Environmental compliance and emissions control systems
  • Industrial utilities and infrastructure systems

What we offer

Full-time employees are eligible for benefits. Benefits include medical, dental and vision that will begin on your first day of employment. 401K matching - 50% match, up to 3%.

Closing: 04 November 2026

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Do you have questions?

Vacancy reference: CR-303998

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Corporate recruiter

Sarah Logan

+1 713 333 1024

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Application process

First Contact

We carefully review your application and in the coming weeks, you will be notified for an interview session if you are selected. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7 days.

Scheduling an Interview

After being shortlisted, you will be contacted via email or telephone to arrange for a date on your availability for the qualification interview.

Phone/ Qualification Interview

During the interview, you will be assessed on your level of experience and skills, work history, availability, and the qualifications the company is seeking for the position.

Meeting in Real Life

After successfully making through the phone interview, a face to face interview will be scheduled between the candidate and recruiter. This session can be a more in-depth  interview to review your communication and interpersonal skills.

Application for the Position

Submission of candidates resume for client’s approval and screening.

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