Minerals Processing Expert, Metallurgist

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Making Future 

Industry Division is seeking for a full time position for a Minerals Processing Expert, Metallurgist role. 

AFRY provides end-to-end expertise for the mining and metals industry, from early exploration and feasibility studies to mine design, processing, smelting, refining, and recycling. AFRY´s metallurgical expertise covers minerals processing, hydrometallurgical and pyrometallurgical processes, materials technology and decarbonization strategies. Notable projects include various green and brownfield mines and concentrating plants, ferroalloy smelters, green steel mills, non-ferrous production plants and battery metal production plants globally.

Minerals Processing Expert is expected to to reinforce our team serving a variety of mining and metals industries. The role is to act as a minerals processing technology expert and/or project manager in project development and execution phases of Clients’ investment projects. Ideally you would hold a qualified person status (JORC, NI43-101, PERC or similar) and be able to act as a QP in mining feasibility study projects. You would actively contribute to project sales, development of new solutions and ways of working. You have a background in mining / beneficiation technology, either in industry, consulting or engineering.

You have experience in investment phase conceptual and feasibility studies regarding mining and minerals processing projects. Your understanding of mining and minerals processing covers throughout the mine value chain.

Depending on your experience and skills profile, your tasks include sales management, proposal development, project management, lead / process engineering tasks as well as development in ways of working and client offering. You are fully supported by multi-skilled colleagues and our international project base provide an opportunity for further professional growth. We are committed to ensure your well-being at work and profound induction to our industry division.

The position is located in Oulu or Vantaa organizations, but other AFRY locations can also be considered after the induction period.

To succeed in this role, you have:

• Minimum 7 years hands-on experience of mining feasibility studies, minerals processing technology development, conceptual & basic engineering and project execution.
• Ability to act as in leading expert role in mining projects
• Deep knowledge of the field and ability to provide practical client solutions
• Ability to develop minerals processing concepts for different ore types including metallurgical test work programs.
• Ability to develop mass balance simulations using modern software like HSC Chemistry etc.
• M.Sc. education or higher in relevant field
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to develop new solutions, projects and approaches in a client-oriented manner
• Fluent communication skills in English

It is seen as an advantage if you have: 

• Understanding of JORC, NI43-101, PERC -code based economical and technical scoping- , pre-feasibility-, feasibility studies in mining industry
• Qualified Person status (membership in organizations accepted within the international mining community as a reputable professional association. A list of foreign associations that the regulators consider to qualify as “professional associations” and the appropriate membership designation to qualify as a QP is set out in the companion policy to NI 43-101.)
• Geometallurgical test work knowhow is seen as an advantage.

Why AFRY? 

As a stable and growing company, we provide you with a variety of opportunities to develop yourself. At AFRY you will have the opportunity to deepen your knowledge in finance, nice colleagues within your support and get to work together with the top experts in a dynamic and international environment.

At AFRY we build a sustainable future together and develop sustainable solutions that serve not only our clients but also society. The work at AFRY is versatile, interesting, and challenging but at the same time flexible, allowing you to take care of your work–life balance. We apply flexible working in a hybrid model where possible, considering business needs.

We strive to include all new employees in our work community from the first day at AFRY. We are brave, devoted team players, and we wish that you have the same mindset.

Would you like to read more about your future colleagues’ careers? Get to know them on our web page: https://afry.com/en/join-us/get-know-us

Benefits at AFRY 

All AFRY employees are supported with lunch, exercise, culture, wellness, and commuting benefit. AFRY employees are insured by private accident insurance when working remotely and in spare time. Employees have the right to receive help for taking care of a sick child at home.  

The team player spirit strengthens in spare time in hobby clubs depending on the office location. AFRY employees spend time together in cross fit classes, golf clubs and board game clubs. We also encourage our employees to commute by bike. Employees with permanent contract are allowed to have a bicycle benefit to choose carbon neutral commuting. Morning porridge is offered to all cyclists at AFRY offices.  

Sustainability at AFRY  

Sustainability and creating sustainable solutions are at the core of AFRY’s business strategy and all our operations. By combining the latest technologies and the top expertise of our employees, we create sustainable business to our clients. Read more about sustainability at AFRY: https://afry.com/en/insights/sustainability  

Interested?

More information about the position can be obtained by calling:

Sauli Pisilä +358 41 435 6645 either on 3.9.2025 at 9.00-11.00 UTC+3 or on 4.9.2025 9.00-11.00 UTC+3 or via e-mail: [email protected].

Apply by sending your application and CV with salary request by September 14, 2025. We will start the interviews in early September.

At AFRY, we engineer change in everything we do. Change happens when brave ideas come together. When we collaborate, innovate technology, and embrace challenging points of view. That’s how we're making future. We are actively looking for qualified candidates to join our inclusive and diverse teams across the globe. Join us in accelerating the transition towards a sustainable future.