Metallurgical Engineer - Junior

About the role

The Junior Metallurgist is responsible for data analysis, bid preparation, technical report writing, and as needed, perform laboratory test work, manage and train metallurgical laboratory technicians, in support of metallurgical test programs.

Responsibilities

• Manage metallurgical test projects, which include the following activities:
• Preliminary bid preparation for simple projects.
• Respond to client inquiries and provide support as needed.
• Complete metallurgical balances and communicate data to the clients.
• Summarize data for interpretation, and present data in a suitable format, write final technical reports for projects.
• Conducting, supervising and reporting bench scale and pilot plant test work.
• Direct, supervise, and, when necessary, conduct test work in laboratory, including froth flotation, roasting/calcination, leaching, gravity concentration, magnetic separation, comminution, sample preparation, and supporting tasks.
• Aid in the development of new testing capabilities.
• Represent ALS Metallurgy at trade shows, conferences, mining shows, etc. as required; these events may occur outside regular office hours.
• Collaborate in a small team environment to achieve project goals.
• Use correct methods in accordance with the established procedures and schedules while ensuring analytical quality.
• Observe established safety regulations and comply with all ALS health and safety policies and procedures.
• Actively participate in the training, inspection, and admin managerial tasks.

Requirements

• Detail oriented individual with a strong commitment to quality.
• Organized, highly motivated, and able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent data analysis skills, including metallurgical balancing.
• Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal).
• Experience is supporting software including Excel, Office Suite, Sharepoint, LIMS, and Acrobat.
• Experience with analytical laboratory equipment i.e. ICP-MS/AES, FAAS, IC, XRF, Laser PSA, etc.
• Knowledge of basic mechanical maintenance beneficial.

Qualifications

• 2 years of engineering experience in a combination of: Metallurgical/Mineral Processing Laboratory experience, highly preferred, and/or Metallurgical/Mineral Processing/Chemical Engineering industrial site experience.
• Recognized Engineering degree in Metallurgical, Chemical, Mineral Processing, or equivalent required.

Physical Demands

• Able to lift 50 pounds.
• Manual dexterity to perform repetitive tasks.
• Wear issued personal protective equipment (PPE) as required including safety glasses, gloves, safety toed shoes, lab coat/coveralls, half and full-face.
• Able to stand for a full shift.
• Able to sit at a desk for general office work, including periodic sedentary responsibilities.