Senior Metallurgist - Hydrometallurgy
This individual will provide technical leadership to meet the process engineering and technical needs. Develop and direct process improvements. Lead technical support. Supervise engineers and technicians.
- Manage all technical and quality issues in connection with the facility operations;
- Coach and mentor others in the Process Engineering Department;
- Propose and manage environmental technology projects related to 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 facilities including providing cost-effective process recommendations and completion of projects on budget and on time for start-up and operations;
- Evaluate performance of plant processes: analyze operating data, develop mass and energy balances, recommend new or improved practices, processes, equipment, etc., to improve metallurgical and economic 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:
- 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.
