Chief Hydrometallurgist

Location: Sudbury, Ontario - Onsite

Position: Full-time, existing vacancy

Salary Range: $160,000 to $195,000

Job Posting: H-010725-7

Lead Innovation. Build Client Relationships. Shape the future of Hydrometallurgy.

Are you a recognized hydrometallurgical leader who thrives on solving complex processing challenges and helping clients bring projects from concept to reality.

XPS is seeking a Chief Hydrometallurgist to join our team in Sudbury, Ontario. This is an opportunity to lead consulting assignments ranging from strategic studies and process development to operating plant optimization and business growth initiatives. You will work directly with clients, mentor technical professionals and play a key role in expanding XPS's hydrometallurgical consulting practice.

About XPS XPS (Glencore Canada Corporation) is a leading metallurgical consulting business that combines technical excellence, operational experience, and commercial insight to help clients solve complex challenges across the mining and metals industry. Our culture is built on delivering real world solutions that are technically sound, commercially practical and focused on achieving results.

What you will do As Chief Hydrometallurgist you will provide technical leadership while supporting the growth and success of our consulting business.

Technical Leadership

Develop bench scale, laboratory, and pilot plant testing program for hydrometallurgical processes

Lead process development, flowsheet design, and process optimization initiatives

Conduct studies focused on throughput improvements, productivity enhancement, impurity management and operational performance

Provide technical leadership for process modelling, process design and metallurgical assessments

Deliver practical solutions to complex metallurgical challenges

Client and Operations Support

Provide on site support for metallurgical operations including:

Troubleshooting

Process optimization

Metallurgical audits

Benchmarking studies

Debottlenecking initiatives

Product quality improvement

Act as a trusted advisor to clients on strategic and operational issues

Support clients in improving safety, productivity, and operating performance

Business Development & Consulting

Develop and maintain strong client relationships

Identify and pursue new business opportunities Prepare technical and commercial proposals

Support marketing and business development activities

Represent XPS at industry events and professional forums

Contribute to the continued growth of the hydrometallurgical consulting practice

Leadership & Project Management

Lead and manage multidisciplinary consulting projects

Ensure projects are delivered safely, on-schedule, within budget, and to the highest standards

Mentor and develop junior and intermediate engineers and metallurgists in both Hydrometallurgy and Pyrometallurgy

Manage project financial performance, budgets, cost controls and resource allocations

Foster technical excellence and continuous improvement within the team

What We're Looking For Education & Experience

Degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or a related discipline

Minimum 10 years of relevant hydrometallurgical experience or an equivalent combination of advanced education and industry experience

Experience in hydrometallurgy or precious metals extraction

Demonstrated experience in: Flowsheet development, Process design, Bench-scale testwork, Pilot plant programs, Process optimization

Previous consulting and/or plant operations experience is considered a strong asset

P.Eng. designation or eligibility for registration in Ontario is preferred

Competencies

Strong project management and leadership capabilities

Proven ability to supervise and mentor technical teams

Excellent technical report writing and presentation skills

Strong business acumen and entrepreneurial mindset

Financial and budget management experience

Exceptional analytical and problem solving skills

Strong organizational and time management abilities

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities

Our Values

Safety - We put safety first in every decision, every day

Integrity - We act honestly, ethically, and transparently

Responsibility - We take ownership of our commitments and results

Openness - We collaborate, communicate and share knowledge

Entrepreneurship - We seek opportunities, innovate and create value

Simplicity - We focus on practical solutions that deliver results

Why XPS?

We believe in our People

We work on complex, technically challenging projects across the mining and metals industry

Influence strategic investment decisions and operational performance

Collaborate with highly respected technical experts

Lead innovative hydrometallurgical development programs

Build meaningful, long-term client relationships

Shape the future growth of a respected consulting business

Travel may be required to client operations and projects sites.

XPS is committed to the principles of employment equity. We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.

Compensation disclaimer - The posted salary range represents the expected hiring range for this position. Individual compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, expertise, professional certifications, and overall fit for the role. In additional to base salary, eligible employees may participate in applicable variable compensation, benefit, and pension programs.

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