Metallurgist - Process Engineer

Trafigura

Location: Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile

Overview

The Metallurgist / Process Engineer is responsible for providing high‑level technical expertise across multiple mining and metallurgical projects, operations, and strategic initiatives. The role combines due‑diligence capability, operational support, and technical governance, ensuring that all projects, studies, and operations meet required technical, economic, and safety standards. The position also supports the company’s trading arm with metallurgical insight and may represent the organisation on industry or partner technical committees.

Key Responsibilities

• Due Diligence & Technical Evaluation: Conduct detailed technical due diligence on mining and processing projects, review PFS, FS, BFS and operational studies, assess process designs, flowsheets, mass balances, operating risks, evaluate CapEx and OpEx cost esti...