New Job: Senior Technical Manager: Hydrometallurgy

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Summary:

The Senior Technical Manager will be a key part of the organization by providing technical leadership to meet the process engineering and technical needs in Solvent Extraction and Electrowinning (SX/EW). The incumbent will manage all technical and quality issues in connection with the construction, start up and operation of a solvent extraction electrowinning plant.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and direct process improvements. 
• Lead technical support. 
• Supervise engineers and technicians.
• Manage all technical and quality issues in connection with the construction, start up and operation of solvent extraction electrowinning plant.    
• Direct the SX/EW Engineering Department. 
• Propose and manage environmental technology projects related to SX/EW operations. 
• Coordinate with corporate EH&S department to ensure environmental compliance.
• Direct the planning, scheduling, technical project management and execution of activities for major technical projects at the SX/EW facilities including providing cost-effective process recommendations and completion of projects on budget and on time for start up and operations. 
• Evaluate performance of SX/EW processes:  analyze operating data, develop mass and energy balances, recommend new or improved practices, processes, equipment, etc., to improve metallurgical and economical performance.  
• Coordinate and direct activities of outside engineering or consulting companies and other contractors in the execution of process engineering/ technical projects or studies. 
• Supervise, develop and evaluate performance of technicians and engineers.

Qualifications:

• Expertise in solvent extraction and electrowinning (SX/EW) technology
• Minimum BS degree in Metallurgy/Hydrometallurgy, Materials Science or Chemical Engineering
• Computer competency in working with and developing system solutions. 
• Six Sigma and Lean Enterprise experience

About Our Client:


Our client is one of the top producers in the world of a key product that is used in a variety of markets. Recent acquisitions and the development of a new state-of-the-art production facility in the U.S. ensure that they will maintain this lead.  Key to their success and market domination is the use of unique processing technologies and equipment that allow them to meet tough customer specifications.

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