Senior Metallurgical Project Lead – Latin America

XPS, Glencore Canada Corporation, Special Projects Division

Santiago, Chile (on-site)

Lead Technical Excellence. Drive Client Success. Advance Metallurgical Innovation.

XPS is seeking an experienced Senior Metallurgical Project Lead – Latin America to support the growth of our metallurgical consulting business throughout the Latin American mining sector.

Based in Santiago, Chile, this senior technical and client-facing role provides leadership and technical oversight for hydrometallurgical, mineral processing and geometallurgical programs supporting mining projects across the region. The successful candidate will oversee metallurgical test work programs delivered through third-party laboratories, provide technical guidance on project development and operational initiatives, lead the delivery of complex capital studies, support business development activities, and build strong relationships with mining clients throughout Latin America.

Working closely with Canadian leadership and multidisciplinary technical teams, the role offers the opportunity to influence major mining projects while helping grow XPS's consulting presence across one of the world's most active mining regions.

About XPS

XPS is a leading metallurgical consulting business that combines technical excellence, operational experience, and commercial insight to help clients solve complex challenges across the mining and metals industry.

What You'll Do

As Senior Metallurgical Project Lead – Latin America, you will provide technical leadership while supporting the continued growth and success of our consulting business across the region.

Technical Leadership and Program Oversight





- Lead and oversee metallurgical test work programs, including heap leaching and related activities.
- Develop test work strategies, scopes, budgets, schedules, and deliverables aligned with project objectives.
- Direct and coordinate third-party laboratories to ensure high-quality execution and data integrity.
- Interpret metallurgical test results and develop practical recommendations for project studies and operations.
- Identify technical risks, opportunities, and optimization strategies to improve project outcomes.
- Maintain awareness of emerging technologies and best practices in hydrometallurgy and leaching.

Geometallurgy & Technical Consulting

- Scope and oversee geometallurgical programs performed by external laboratories and service providers.
- Evaluate technical data and integrate metallurgical and geometallurgical findings into project recommendations.
- Support scoping, prefeasibility, feasibility, operational improvement, and due diligence studies.
- Prepare and review technical reports, presentations, and client deliverables.
- Provide troubleshooting and technical support to clients and project teams throughout Latin America and Canada.

Project Delivery

- Manage consulting assignments from project initiation through completion.
- Coordinate project scopes, budgets, schedules, resources, and deliverables.




- Monitor progress and proactively address technical, schedule, and commercial risks.
- Communicate project status and findings effectively with clients and stakeholders.
- Support continuous improvement of project management and delivery practices.

Business Development & Client Growth

- Identify and support new consulting opportunities across Latin America.
- Develop and maintain relationships with mining companies, project developers, consultants, and laboratories.
- Prepare technical and commercial proposals, scopes of work, budgets, and execution plans.
- Represent XPS at client meetings, technical workshops, conferences, and industry events.
- Support revenue growth, profitability, and long-term client retention initiatives.

What We're Looking For

Education & Experience

- Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mineral Processing, or a related discipline.
- Master's degree or PhD in a relevant technical discipline is considered an asset.
- Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in hydrometallurgy, mineral processing, metallurgical operations, consulting, or related mining environments.
- Experience managing metallurgical and geometallurgical laboratory programs.
- Strong understanding of hydrometallurgy, mineral processing, flotation, and geometallurgy.
- Experience supporting scoping, prefeasibility, feasibility, operational improvement, and due diligence studies.
- Proven ability to prepare technical reports, presentations, and client-facing deliverables.
- Experience preparing technical proposals, budgets, scopes of work

📌 Senior Metallurgical Project Lead (Santiago)
🏢 XPS Materials Group
📍 Santiago