Senior Metallurgist
About The Position
Under general supervision, provides technical expertise, guidance and leadership in Metallurgical testing and analysis at assigned site. Conducts, plans and assists with Metallurgical study, development, testing and analyses of designs, processes or procedures at assigned site Serves as technical expert on complex Metallurgical testing Reports metallurgical or process issues and makes recommendations to Chief Metallurgist on how to resolve/correct the issues Reviews and recommends new or enhanced Metallurgical testing equipment or protocols Contributes to the improvement of Metallurgical process Evaluates and administers contracts with vendors for the provision of services and equipment Provides guidance and counsel to the site management team on applicable programs, practices and existing/proposed local, State and Federal regulations Maintains current working knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local regulations May contribute to site strategic planning and budgeting efforts for Metallurgical testing May represent the site on company-sponsored steering teams Performs other duties as required
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy, Chemistry or related Engineering discipline and five (5) years of experience in Metallurgy or related Scientific field, OR
- Master's degree in Metallurgy, Chemistry or related Engineering discipline and three (3) years of experience in Metallurgy or related Scientific field
- Knowledge of the principles and methods used in complex Metallurgical and processing analyses
- Able to research and analyze information of considerable difficulty and draw valid conclusions
- Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions
- Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
- Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures given in English
- Ability to communicate in English with respect to job assignments, job procedures, and applicable safety standards
- Must be able to work in a potentially stressful environment
- Must pass all required training and/or testing
- Candidates may be required to pass a medical exam
- Employees may be required to work a non-standard schedule, which may include shift work (other than day shift) at a 24/7, 365-day operation
- Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment using mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going drug and alcohol testing, as allowed by applicable laws.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced knowledge of comminution and grinding circuit design, including modeling, simulation, and optimization using tools such as JKSimMet, or equivalent software.
- Experience in process optimization for throughput, energy efficiency, and particle size distribution control.
- Expertise in gold recovery through flotation, including reagent selection, flotation kinetics, and circuit configuration.
- Familiarity with geometallurgical modeling and integration of ore variability into process design.
- Proven track record in plant troubleshooting and continuous improvement projects related to grinding and flotation circuits.
- Ability to interpret metallurgical test work and scale-up results for plant implementation.
- Knowledge of advanced process control systems and their application in grinding and flotation optimization.
- Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, Python, or statistical software).
- Excellent communication skills for reporting, cross-functional collaboration, and technical presentations.
Responsibilities
- Provides technical expertise, guidance and leadership in Metallurgical testing and analysis at assigned site.
- Conducts, plans and assists with Metallurgical study, development, testing and analyses of designs, processes or procedures at assigned site
- Serves as technical expert on complex Metallurgical testing
- Reports metallurgical or process issues and makes recommendations to Chief Metallurgist on how to resolve/correct the issues
- Reviews and recommends new or enhanced Metallurgical testing equipment or protocols
- Contributes to the improvement of Metallurgical process
- Evaluates and administers contracts with vendors for the provision of services and equipment
- Provides guidance and counsel to the site management team on applicable programs, practices and existing/proposed local, State and Federal regulations
- Maintains current working knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local regulations
- May contribute to site strategic planning and budgeting efforts for Metallurgical testing
- May represent the site on company-sponsored steering teams
- Performs other duties as required
Benefits
- Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- 401(k) plan with employer contribution/match
- Paid time off, paid sick time, holiday pay, parental leave
- Tuition assistance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Discounted insurance plans for pet, auto, home and vehicle
- Internal progression opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
