Description Position at Torex Gold Resources Inc. About The Role Reporting to the VP, Metallurgy & Process Engineering, the Principal, Project Metallurgist serves as the senior technical authority and subject matter expert (SME) for metallurgical and process engineering across Torex Gold’s project portfolio. This role provides technical leadership through the full project lifecycle, from early-stage studies through engineering, commissioning, and operational readiness.

The Principal, Project Metallurgist, ensures metallurgical integrity in process design, oversees metallurgical test work and consultant deliverables, and supports optimization initiatives across the Morelos Complex and future development projects. Working closely with corporate and site teams, the role ensures that metallurgical solutions are technically robust, aligned with project objectives, and ready for successful operational implementation.

About Torex Gold Our purpose is to transform finite mineral resources into lasting prosperity

by positively impacting all the lives we touch

We are a Canadian mining company engaged in the exploration, development, and production of gold, copper, and silver from our flagship Morelos Complex in Guerrero, which is currently Mexico’s largest single gold producer. The Company also owns the advanced stage Los Reyes gold-silver project in Sinaloa, Mexico, and recently acquired a portfolio of early-stage exploration properties, including the Batopilas and Guigui projects in Chihuahua, Mexico, and the Gryphon and Medicine Springs projects in Nevada, USA.

Torex consistently delivers on our commitments guided by our key strategic objectives: optimization of Morelos production and costs; disciplined growth and capital allocation; growth of reserves and resources; excellence in project delivery; retention and attraction of best industry talent; and being an industry leader in responsible mining.

We have proven over the past decade that we can make a positive impact on people’s lives and the environment around us, all while improving safety, achieving operational efficiencies, realizing cost reductions, and generating positive return on investment. This is what makes us strong. This is the Torex way.

What We're Looking for:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in chemical, Metallurgical or Mineral Processing Engineering
• Professional Engineer designation

Experience:

• 10+ years of progressive technical, operational, engineering, and project experience, including significant exposure to study and execution phases
• At least 5+ years in process operations or operational support roles
• Experience in precious and base metals processing, including water systems and tailings management
• Demonstrated experience leading metallurgical inputs into PEA, Pre-Feasibility and Feasibility studies
• Experience approving flowsheets, plant modifications, plant expansions, and optimization strategies
• Strong experience managing and governing consultant deliverables
• Experience supporting operational readiness, pre-commissioning, and commissioning

Skills:

• Deep metallurgical and process engineering expertise
• Strong governance mindset with the ability to challenge assumptions and ensure technical discipline
• Ability to collaborate effectively with corporate leaders, project development teams, and site operations
• Confident communicator capable of presenting to executive and site leadership
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Experience working in multicultural environments
• Spanish language knowledge (written, spoken, and read) is considered an asset

Key Accountabilities

Efficient Processing of Ore

• In collaboration with the Principal Engineer, Geometallurgy, manages metallurgy and processing-related test work for projects
• Analyzes and reviews metallurgical parameters from Geometallurgy, and provides input and guidance around blending rates for projects

Management and Oversight of Ore Processing Design Aspect of Projects

• Approves designs and plans related to metallurgy and processing as per the developed framework, including flowsheet development, modifications to existing facilities, and expansion to existing facilities
• Reviews all technical documentation related to process engineering and metallurgy, and advises the Team Leader of any deviations and corrective actions
• Monitors and coordinates all the work done by consultants and keeps Team Leader informed of any deviations
• Acts as a resource for sites in the planning of metallurgy and processing projects; leading specific pieces of work for projects
• Supports operational readiness, pre-commissioning, and commissioning of new processing facilities

What Success Looks Like

• Metallurgical inputs into studies are robust, defensible, and aligned with corporate standards
• Projects advance with strong process design governance and minimal technical rework
• Optimization initiatives result in measurable improvements to plant performance and capacity
• Consultant work is well-coordinated and aligned with Torex technical expectations
• Seamless transition from project development into operations

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work: Help optimize the Morelos Property’s potential as we continue to diversify and create value for our shareholders.
• Hands-On Leadership: Be directly involved in driving key initiatives and processes that positively impact people’s lives and the environment around us.
• Collaborative Environment: Work with a dedicated team of professionals committed to being an industry leader in responsible mining.
• Competitive Total Rewards
• Annual Base Salary: $155k- $200k
• Short-term incentive plan and long-term incentives
• Extended group health and dental plans
• Health Care Spending Account of $1,000 per year
• Insurance coverage (Life, AD&D, STD, and LTD)
• RRSP matching
• Wellness initiatives, ongoing development, and career growth opportunities
• Four weeks of vacation for everyone
• Flexible work arrangements

The posted salary range represents our target pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on the comprehensive review of the candidate’s qualifications, skills, and experience, as well as internal equity and external benchmark data for comparable roles.

This posting is for an existing vacancy that the Company is actively recruiting to fill, and while we use technology to help us with our recruitment campaigns, we do not use Artificial Intelligence in the screening of applicants.

Join us in shaping the future of Torex Gold!

Please note that Torex Gold does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies without a created agreement in place for permanent/contract placements.

Torex Gold Resources is an equal-opportunity employer. We are proud to provide employment accommodation during the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodation, please indicate this when you apply, and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.