Head of Process (engineering / metallurgy / laboratory) – USA

Gatesource Hr

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Company: Gatesource Hr

Location: Jacksonville, FL, Estados Unidos

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Job Description

A global leader in mineral processing technology and services is seeking a Head of Process to lead its process engineering, metallurgy, and laboratory capability across North America.

This role sits at the intersection of technical leadership, customer engagement, and capability development, overseeing both process engineering teams and laboratory operations. The successful candidate will shape the region’s technical direction, ensure high-quality delivery of metallurgical programs and studies, and help grow the organization’s technical presence in the North American market.

The Head of Process leads the process and metallurgy team, while working through a Laboratory Manager who oversees day-to-day lab operations. The focus of the role is leadership, technical oversight, and building a high-performing function rather than executing routine test work.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the process engineering

and metallurgy team delivering test work programs, studies, and

technical services.

Provide leadership to the Laboratory

Manager, ensuring safe, efficient, and disciplined laboratory

operations.

Act as a senior technical

interface with customers, supporting early-stage project discussions

and technical reviews.

Oversee preparation and

approval of technical and commercial proposals for metallurgical

programs and engineering services.

Ensure high-quality

technical delivery, schedule performance, and strong customer outcomes.

Identify opportunities to expand

technical capability, grow services, and strengthen the regional offering.

Recruit, mentor, and develop engineers

and metallurgists as the business grows.

Requirements

We are

looking for an experienced technical leader with a strong background in mineral

processing and metallurgical services.

Essential

Degree in Metallurgical

Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mineral Processing, or related field

Significant experience in metallurgical

test work, process engineering, or mineral processing services

Experience leading

engineers, metallurgists, or laboratory teams

Strong understanding of how test

work feeds process design and engineering studies

Experience in customer-facing

technical roles

Desirable

Background with a process

engineering firm, OEM, metallurgical laboratory, or mineral processing

services company

Experience with flotation,

hydrometallurgy, or pilot-scale programs

Exposure to flowsheet

development and study-stage engineering

Experience across sectors such

as mineral sands, iron ore, industrial minerals, or critical minerals

Skills:

Business Growth, Chemical Engineering, Customer Relations, Hydrometallurgy, Iron Ore Mining, Laboratory, Laboratory Management, Laboratory Operations, Leadership, Mentoring, Metallurgy, Mineral Processing, Mining Engineering, OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), Process Engineering, Quality Assurance Methodology, Technical Delivery, Technical Leadership, Technical/Engineering Design, Testing

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