Senior Metallurgist

Description:

Our Client is a one of the biggest mine companies in Canada developing the beautiful British Columbia (Center BC) and has the second largest open pit site in Canada.

SENIOR METALLURGIST

Responsibilities:

Metallurgy

• Maintains metallurgical efficiency and quality control in crushing, grinding, flotation and SXEW
• Ensures the accurate and timely delivery of assays to the mine and mill
• Employs metallurgical and assay personnel and equipment to maximize department effectiveness
• Coordinates the investigation and resolution of process problems
• Manages the execution of department generated mill capital projects
• Oversees the daily and month end metallurgical balances
• Generates monthly, reports on metallurgical sections performance
• Generates monthly reports on mill and SXEW performance
• Knowledge in process control

Communication

• Maintains effective information exchange with related departments
• Keeps reporting staff informed
• Budgeting and Cost Control
• Provides input to mill and SXEW department budget
• Manages spending within approved budget
• Approves spending up to authorized limits
• Ensures departmental compliance with accounting procedures

Qualifications:

• Degree in metallurgical or chemical engineering with a minimum of 4 years experience in base metals recovery processes, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Registered professional engineer.
• Ability to lead a group of technical employees in achieving common objectives.
• Accomplished written, verbal and group presentation skills.
• Experience with MS office software and functional keyboard skills.

Additional Information:

Our client offers a competitive salary with an excellent benefits package, and opportunities for growth and advancement. Relocation assistance is provided.

If you want to learn more about this opportunity or believe there is a fit between your background and this role, please submit your CV with cover letter to :