Senior Metallurgist

Freeport McMoRan•Bayard, NM

2d•$101,000 - $141,000•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, provides technical expertise, guidance and leadership in Metallurgical testing and analysis at assigned site.

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
Work is in a mine or manufacturing plant setting, which may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity, moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, toxic chemicals, explosives, fumes or airborne particles
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs and ladders, work on elevated platforms, talk, hear and see
Occasionally may be required to lift moderately heavy objects (up to 30 pounds) during the course of the workday
Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine, outdoor, or manufacturing plant environment, including hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves and any other protective equipment as required
Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going random drug testing as per applicable State Laws
Candidates may be required to pass a medical exam.
Candidates must pass all required training and/or testing.
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

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