Chief Metallurgist
Golden Valley, AZ
Full Time
Manager/Supervisor
Origin Mining Company is seeking an experienced Chief Metallurgist to lead the metallurgical activities at the Mineral Park Mine. The Chief Metallurgist will be a key player in optimizing the processing of copper and molybdenum resources, ensuring the highest standards of efficiency, quality, and sustainability.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Metallurgical Process Optimization: Oversee and optimize the copper and molybdenum extraction processes to maximize resource recovery and maintain product quality.
- Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of metallurgists, engineers, and technicians, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
- Research and Development: Stay abreast of industry advancements, implementing new technologies and techniques to enhance metallurgical processes.
- Quality Control: Implement and monitor quality control measures to ensure compliance with established standards and specifications.
- Project Management: Manage metallurgical projects, ensuring timely and cost-effective execution while meeting safety and environmental standards.
- Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including mining, geology, and engineering, to optimize overall operational efficiency.
- Reporting: Generate comprehensive reports on metallurgical processes, production efficiency, and contribute to strategic decision-making.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Mineral Processing, or a related field. Advanced degree is a plus.
- Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in metallurgical roles, with at least 2 years in a leadership position.
- Experience with copper or base metal mining.
- In-depth understanding of metallurgical processes, mineralogy, and mineral processing equipment.
- Proven ability to lead and motivate a technical team, fostering innovation and collaboration.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical information to diverse audiences.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to address metallurgical challenges and implement effective solutions.
- Prior experience in implementing and enforcing safety protocols within metallurgical operations.
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