Senior Metallurgist

Our Client is a privately held natural resources company and one of the largest lead producers in the Western Hemisphere. Dedicated to environmentally responsible mineral and metal production, and has facilities in Missouri, Washington, and Arizona and operates one of the world's largest, single-site lead recycling facilities, located in MO. Using innovative mining techniques, our client skillfully taps one of the largest lead deposits in the world. As stewards of the mineral resources in our care, we strive to provide premium services and products to people who share our belief in enhancing the quality of life. You may view our sustainability report located athttp://sustainability.doerun.com/. 

Our Client is seeking a Senior Metallurgist to provide expertise and extensive experience in mineral processing, pyro-metallurgical, or hydrometallurgical plant operations. This position will be located in MO. 

We Offer: 

• Competitive base pay plus opportunities for bonus pay. 
• Benefits that start day one, including insurance, paid time off, and discount programs. 
• Career growth opportunities plus training and education assistance. 

Responsibilities:

• Conduct and direct others in the execution of metallurgical research programs to improve current and create new processing techniques to be employed in operations. Conduct sampling programs, analyze data and examine for opportunities to improve current plant operations, use experience to solve plant operation issues.
• Oversee sampling programs, analyze data and examine for opportunities to improve current plant operations, use experience to solve plant operation issues.
• Communicate processes, procedures, conditions, and status to departmental employees and other stakeholders.
• Coach, provide guidance and develop knowledge and skill base of entry-level engineers and technical staff in the conduct of metallurgical research and principals.
• Evaluate projects by working with vendors, consultants, and educators to test and evaluate new and upgraded equipment, reagents, and flow sheets or processes on a large plant scale.
• Provide technical expertise to other departmental and divisional operations.
• 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.

Education & Experience:

• Minimum 7 years of experience in metallurgy, preferably in metal/non-metal hydro or pyro metallurgy or minerals processing
• Experience training and developing technical staff.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Metallurgical Engineering or related field.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Proficient computer skills, including ability to use Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.), I-Series (LIMS ETMS), and Purchasing (PeopleSoft) systems.

• Advanced knowledge of manufacturing processes and procedures and quality control procedures.
• Advanced ability to conduct plant auditing programs.
• Advanced ability to lead and direct minerals processing or extractive pilot plants and operations.