Medellin, Colombia | Posted on 02/04/2026

Headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida, GateSource HR is an international recruitment and human resources consulting firm with a general footprint. We work with businesses and institutions of all sizes, from start-ups to large organizations, and assist in converting international HR challenges into growth opportunities. Our recruitment and staffing specialists partner with clients and candidates to fill roles in Agriculture, Banking, Construction, Engineering, Finance, Energy, Mining across the Americas.

Job Description

GateSource HR is seeking an experienced Project Manager, with experience in petcoke processing to lead a technically complex high‑temperature processing and recovery operation. This role focuses on the extraction and refining of vanadium from industrial feedstocks through advanced roasting, emissions control, and hydrometallurgical recovery systems. The successful candidate will bring strong operational leadership in thermal processing environments, strict regulatory compliance,



and the delivery of high‑efficiency recovery performance.

Key Responsibilities
- Lead the execution and operational management of a vanadium recovery project based on petcoke or similar industrial feedstock processing.
- Oversee high-temperature roasting operations, including Circulating Fluidized Bed (CFB) systems.
- Ensure full compliance and performance of SO₂ capture, gas treatment, and emissions control infrastructure.
- Direct hydrometallurgical recovery circuits, including leaching, purification, precipitation, and refining processes.
- Manage waste‑heat recovery systems to improve energy efficiency and reduce operational costs.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across operations, metallurgy, engineering, maintenance, and environmental compliance.
- Ensure the plant operates under strict environmental, regulatory, and permitting oversight.
- Drive continuous improvement in recovery yields, throughput, and environmental

📌 Project Manager (Colombia)
🏢 GATESOURCE HR
📍 Colombia