Metallurgical Engineer Mining

Essential Functions

• Analyzes concentrating performance by calculating reagent use, sampling process stream, checking mill circuits, inspecting process controls analyzing performance.
• Assembles data and prepares daily/week/monthly reports from operating information/environmental status/safety issues.
• Reports information from testing and evaluation to Senior Metallurgical Engineer.
• Maintains awareness of competitive technology and new developments and evaluates possible to research and operating activities.
• Performs test work through technical laboratory analyses, process experimentation, mechanical evaluation, materials comparison, and statistical analysis to improve existing process as well to reduce cost.
• Substitutes in grinding/flotation supervisor or control room supervisor position as needed.
• Configures and maintains Distributed Control System, On Stream X-Ray Analyzer and other associated process control instrumentation.
• Becomes familiar with all aspects of the Metallurgical Technician job and helps out when the need arises.
• Acts as a backup for other area environmental technicians.

Additional Duties

• Update, review, maintain, and implement Standard Operating Procedures and publishes them on the system.
• Takes over temporarily the duties of the Senior Metallurgical Engineer in his absence.
• Coordinates and resolves safety issues with site safety manager.
• Holds daily safety contacts and weekly safety meetings with labor force assigned to his area.
• Inspects assigned area for safety issues on a regular basis.
• Ensures that assigned vehicles and equipment are maintained properly.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Must have excellent computer skills with MS Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Outlook.
• Must be able to manage time effectively and set priorities.
• Requires the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Must have valid driver’s license

Required Education And Experience

• A Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering or a related field.

Required Skills for Metallurgical Engineer Mining Job:

• Metallurgical Engineering
• Metallurgical Inspection
• Metallurgical Process Design
• Chemical Analysis