Our Client is currently seeking a Metallurgist to provide technical support for the operations to maximize metal recovery while being mentored and guided by a Senior Metallurgist.

Title/Level (I, II, III, or Sr.) and Salary are dependent upon education & experience.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor and optimize process performance, including sampling procedures, on-stream analysis, size reduction, and reagent utilization.
• Coordinate collection, analysis, and distribution of technical data.
• Communicate processes, procedures, conditions, and status to departmental employees and other stakeholders.
• In collaboration with production staff, troubleshot issues related to processing and provide technical support.
• Lead or participate in projects and complete reports as required.
• Complete tasks in a safe and environmentally compliant manner by following EHS (environmental, health and safety) policies, procedures, and best practices; support and assist peers in working in a safe, compliant manner; report unsafe acts or conditions, incidents, and deviations; and provide feedback to support continuous improvement in EHS performance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Proficient in computer skills and data analytics, including with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Basic understanding of minerals processing unit operations, i.e. Crushing, grinding, flotation, filtration, and tailings disposal preferred (SEMO) or extractive i.e. Leaching, SX/EW, precipitation.
• A basic understanding of metallurgical pyro and hydro processes is preferred.
• Proficient understanding of the material, mechanical, and energy balances (BRRD).
• A basic understanding of the environmental regulatory requirements is preferred.

Qualifications

• Education Required: Bachelor's or better in Metallurgical Engineering or related field.
• Experience Preferred: 1 year of experience preferred
• Licenses & Certifications Required: Personal Driver's License

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Regularly uses a computer and phone. Frequently uses hand tools (powered and non-powered). Occasionally uses personnel carriers and loading/hauling equipment. Rarely uses cutting/welding equipment.
• Regularly required to work in outdoor weather conditions, wear PPE including but not limited to a respirator, eye protection, hearing protection, and foot protection. Occasionally work near moving mechanical parts. Occasionally required to work in confined spaces, wet, humid conditions (non-weather), vibration, work at heights of 4’ or more with fall protection, and work with fall protection. Exposed to loud noise.
• Regularly required to work in outdoor weather conditions, wear PPE including but not limited to a respirator, eye protection, hearing protection, and foot protection. Occasionally work near moving mechanical parts. Frequently required to work in extreme heat (non-weather); Occasionally required to work in confined spaces, wet, humid conditions (non-weather), vibration, working at heights of 4’ or more with fall protection. Occasionally exposed to loud noise.
• Regularly required to talk, hear, and walk. Frequently required to sit, stand, reach with hands or make repetitive movements. Occasionally required to feel objects, grasp, push, stoop, kneel, climb, or balance. Rarely required to drive and move up and down. Requires clarity of vision at 20 feet or more, 20 inches or less, three-dimensional vision—ability to judge distance and space relationships, precise hand-eye coordination, ability to identify and distinguish colors. Requires concentrated attention.
• Occasionally required to lift up to 50 pounds. Rarely required to lift up to 75 pounds.