Metallurgist I

Job 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, troubleshoot 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

• Bachelors or better in Metallurgical Engineering or related field Required
• 1 year experience preferred
• Personal Driver's License Required

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.
• Regularly required to talk, hear, and walk. Exposed to loud noise.
• Frequently required to sit, stand, reach with hands or make a repetitive movement.
• 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.