Metallurgical Engineer | Μηχανικός Μεταλλουργίας

Hellas Gold Single Member S.A. is a mining company for gold, silver, lead, and zinc, headquartered in Athens. Since 2004, it has been responsibly and safely developing and operating the Kassandra Mines in NE Halkidiki under the strictest environmental terms. The Kassandra Mines consist of three mining projects: the Stratoni-Mavres Petres Mine, the Olympias Mine, and the Skouries Project. Continuing a 25-century mining history, Hellas Gold invests in the sustainable development of the Kassandra Mines, boosting economic growth and contributing to the prosperity of the local community with investments exceeding $3 billion, employing over 2,000 workers, actively supporting local suppliers, and making significant investments in local community support initiatives and projects. Since 2012, it operates as a subsidiary of Eldorado Gold Corporation, a Canadian mining company with over 30 years experience in the exploration, development, and operation of mines worldwide.

We live our values in pursuit of our purpose: to find a better way to do things. We aim to break new ground in all that we do. We do this by creating a positive impact today, and for future generations, through our commitment to operating safely, sustainably, and profitably.

The company offers the opportunity to those who wish to express interest in the position of “Metallurgical Engineer I Μηχανικός Μεταλλουργίας” for its premises in Chalkidiki. The position will report to the Metallurgy, Planning & Reporting Superintendent of the Process Plant Department, based in Olympias.

Main Responsibilities:

• Supervise daily process plant operations to achieve production targets within budget and shifts.
• Enforce health and safety standards, ensuring compliance with company policies, regulations, and LDI frontline supervisor responsibilities.
• Provide daily technical metallurgical support and guidance to optimize mill performance.
• Monitor and evaluate metallurgical performance, analyze test programs and laboratory results for operational decisions and process improvement.
• Define and manage metallurgical KPIs, approving corrective actions and optimization strategies.
• Coordinate metallurgical and QC laboratories to ensure accurate and timely analysis.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) for plant operations.
• Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly production, metallurgical, and inventory reports.
• Lead process and metallurgical optimization programs, providing technical guidance to personnel and collaborating with operations, maintenance, projects, and external consultants.
• Support operation, ramp-up, and process modifications, ensuring resources, equipment, and laboratory capabilities meet quality and operational requirements.
• Identify training needs, provide guidance, and promote improvement actions.
• Flexible working on a shift basis, according to business needs.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Mineral Processing. MSc/MEng in a related field considered an asset.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in metallurgical engineering or mineral processing operations, preferably in complex concentrator and flotation plants.
• Expertise in plant optimization, KPI management, and evaluation of laboratory and plant test work.
• Proven leadership and mentoring of metallurgical engineers and senior metallurgists, team development, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Advanced expertise in mineral processing, metallurgical engineering principles, and full-plant process integration.
• Experience in commissioning, ramp-up, debottlenecking, and plant modification projects.
• Strong planning, decision-making, continuous improvement, innovation, and change management.
• Excellent communication skills to translate complex technical concepts into clear guidance for operations, management, and stakeholders.
• Valid driver’s license.

Inclusion and Diversity

Hellas Gold is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfill their potential.

If you are looking for a global and dynamic environment, please send us your CV in English.