Metallurgist

Johnson Camp Mine / Gunnison Project | Southeastern Arizona | Full-time, site-based

Help improve copper recovery where the work happens: in the field, at the leach pads, and alongside the teams running the operation. Gunnison Copper is seeking a Metallurgist who enjoys hands-on problem solving and wants to build a career in an expanding copper operation using innovative Nuton bioleaching technology.

Reporting to the Senior Metallurgist, you’ll connect sampling, testing, and operating data with practical improvements in heap-leach and SX/EW performance. This is a full-time career position for an experienced professional, not an internship.

What you’ll do

• Work in the field and laboratory to monitor leach performance, solution chemistry, and copper recovery.

• Plan and conduct sampling, metallurgical testing, and field trials.

• Analyze results, investigate performance trends, and recommend actions to improve recovery and process consistency.

• Partner with operations and laboratory teams to troubleshoot issues and put improvements into practice.

• Maintain accurate technical records and reports while following site safety and environmental requirements.

What you bring

• A bachelor’s degree in metallurgy, chemical engineering, materials science, or a related field.

• Three to seven years of relevant metallurgical or process engineering experience.

• Experience at an open-pit, heap-leach, SX/EW copper operation is strongly preferred.

• The ability to turn field observations and process data into practical recommendations.

• Strong communication and Excel skills, sound judgment, and a commitment to working safely.

Gunnison Copper offers competitive pay, professional growth, and the opportunity to contribute directly to the performance of a growing copper operation. Occasional night or weekend work may be required.

Safety-sensitive position: This role is designated safety sensitive and is subject to applicable fitness-for-duty requirements.

Work authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Gunnison Copper is unable to provide employment visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future.

Equal opportunity employer: Gunnison Copper provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees in accordance with applicable law.