Sr. Metallurgist

Conducts, plans and assists with metallurgical study, development, testing and analyses of designs, processes or procedures including a variety of ore grinding mill types, sulfide flotation, crushing, grinding, thickening, filtering, pumping and dewatering processes at assigned site. Serves as technical professional on complex metallurgical testing including hydrometallurgical process modeling and simulation experience using advanced excel and Metism, JKSimMet, or other modeling software. 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. Perform other duties as requested.

Rate of Pay: $150,696.00 per year

Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy, Chemistry or related engineering discipline and fifty (50) months experience in Metallurgy or related scientific field. In the alternative, Employer will accept Master’s degree in Metallurgy, Chemistry or related engineering discipline and thirty-six (36) months experience in Metallurgy or related scientific field. Any suitable combination of education, training, or experience is acceptable.

Contact: Qualified applicants must send resumes to Ron Ostrom <rostrom@fmi.com> and reference Job #TR30 in the subject line. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability.

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