P&C Recruiting and HR

Overview

The Senior Metallurgist interacts with various departments to support mine, processing, administration, and exploration/geology by providing timely and accurate metallurgical determinations.

Responsibilities

• Follow safe work procedures and best practices.
• Oversee the day-to-day metallurgical performance of the plant and mentor plant metallurgists.
• Conduct testing and collect data to optimize ore processing safely and environmentally.
• Maintain accurate metallurgical balances and reporting.
• Work closely with mine engineering regarding scheduled ore delivery and grade.
• Communicate prospective metallurgical problems associated with ore delivery to the crushing plant.
• Optimize, troubleshoot, and implement solutions for metallurgical technical issues.
• Improve plant processes by providing technical information and training.
• Perform all activities in a safe and environmentally compliant manner.
• Establish effective working relationships with mine management and contractors.
• Manage projects and tasks effectively.
• Be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as necessary.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Metallurgy (Mineral Processing) or Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive hands-on professional experience, preferably in the mining industry.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with technical writing experience.
• Knowledge of copper flotation and metallurgical processes.
• Problem-solving ability in a difficult ore body setting.
• Practical experience in a process plant and analytical/metallurgical laboratory environment.

Additional Information

• Successful completion of a pre-employment physical, including drug and alcohol testing.
• Ability to meet the required physical demands, including exerting 20-50 pounds of force occasionally.