Senior Metallurgical Engineer - Resource Erectors

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct and direct others in the execution of metallurgical research programs to improve current and create new processing techniques to be employed in operations. Conduct sampling programs, analyze data and examine for opportunities to improve current plant operations, use experience to solve plant operation issues.
• Oversee sampling programs, analyze data and examine for opportunities to improve current plant operations, use experience to solve plant operation issues.
• Communicate processes, procedures, conditions, and status to departmental employees and other stakeholders.
• Coach, provide guidance and develop knowledge and skill base of entry-level engineers and technical staff in the conduct of metallurgical research and principals.
• Evaluate projects by working with vendors, consultants, and educators to test and evaluate new and upgraded equipment, reagents, and flow sheets or processes on a large plant scale.
• Provide technical expertise to other departmental and divisional operations.
• 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.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 7 years of experience in metallurgy, preferably in metal/non-metal hydro or pyro metallurgy or minerals processing
• Experience training and developing technical staff.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Metallurgical Engineering or related field.
• Advanced knowledge of manufacturing processes and procedures and quality control procedures.
• Advanced ability to conduct plant auditing programs.
• Advanced ability to lead and direct minerals processing or extractive pilot plants and operations.