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As Blue Moon Metals advances the restart of this world-class tungsten and critical metals skarn deposit, this role will spearhead operational readiness, circuit commissioning, and steady-state processing. The manager will direct chemical reagent dosing, metallurgical recovery balancing, and a dedicated team of operators to maximize concentrate grade and recovery under rigorous safety standards.\nCore Responsibilities\n1. Process Control & Metallurgical Optimization\nDirect the daily operation of the automated rod/ball mills and multi-stage flotation circuits (tungsten, molybdenum, and sulphides).\nMaximize metallurgical recovery rates and concentrate grades for complex skarn ore bodies through continuous assay analysis.\nOversee precise chemical reagent balancing, managing the delivery and dosing of collectors, frothers, depressants, and modifiers.\nInterface directly with metallurgical labs to adjust circuit profiles based on changing mineralogy and ore feed variations.\n2. Operations & Commissioning Readiness\nLead operational readiness planning, circuit water-testing, and the eventual hot commissioning of the refurbished flotation cells.\nCollaborate closely with the Project Engineering and Maintenance Manager to coordinate plant shutdowns, mechanical overhauls, and structural adjustments.\nImplement standard operating procedures (SOPs) and process controls for shift operators and metallurgical technicians.\n 3.Leadership & Safety Culture\nLead, mentor, and schedule a rotating 24/7 crew of mill operators, technicians, and laborers.\nCultivate a strict \"Zero-Harm\" safety-first culture in complete alignment with Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) guidelines.\nManage workplace risk assessments, hazard identification, and mandatory Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) protocols inside the processing mill.\n 4. Reagent & Budget Administration\nFormulate and execute the operational budget for process reagents, consumables, and mill liners.\nManage vendor relationships and quality control metrics for chemical reagent supply chains.\nTrack and report daily key performance indicators (KPIs) regarding mill throughput, tailing grades, and utility consumption.\n Required Qualifications & Experience\nEducation: Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mineral Processing, or a highly related technical field. Equivalent extensive operational experience may be evaluated.\nExperience: Minimum of 5-8 years of progressively responsible experience in industrial flotation operations, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or management capacity.\nTechnical Metallurgy Background: Deep, technical knowledge of base metal or critical mineral separation. 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