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Hybrid
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Full Time
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Mining
Engineering
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Chief Metallurgist - Smelting and Refining
Department: Metallurgy/Operations
Location: Phoenix, AZ – Hybrid (up to 75% travel)
Role Type: Direct/Full Time
About Our Client
Our client is a global mining company operating copper smelting, electrorefining, and sulfuric acid production facilities worldwide. They are committed to technical excellence and operational efficiency across their global operations, leveraging expertise in chemistry, metallurgy, and process engineering to drive continuous improvement and innovation in metallurgical processes.
Job Description
As Chief Metallurgist - Smelting and Refining, you will provide technical expertise in support of the centralized, global support function in copper smelting, electrorefining, and sulfuric acid production. You'll drive technical excellence and operational efficiency across global operations with deep expertise in chemistry, metallurgy, and process engineering.
Your role involves leading the development of technical expertise within the support team and at operational sites through application of first principles and in-depth analysis of complex metallurgical problems. You'll provide technical guidelines, recommendations, and support for operational sites' metallurgical processes while conducting comprehensive evaluations to identify opportunities for improved cost, efficiency, capacity, and quality.
This position requires extensive travel (up to 75% international and domestic) to support global operations and offers significant growth potential with bonus opportunities of 15-30%. The ideal candidate brings 7+ years of metallurgy experience with leadership background and demonstrated ability to manage large projects and complex technical initiatives.
Duties and Responsibilities
Required Experience/Skills
Nice-to-Haves
Travel Requirements
Pay & Benefits Summary
Join Our Global Metallurgy Team!
If you're an experienced metallurgist with leadership capabilities and a passion for driving technical excellence in copper smelting and refining operations, we invite you to apply. This role offers the opportunity to impact global operations while working with cutting-edge metallurgical processes and leading technical teams across multiple international locations.
Keywords: Chief Metallurgist | Copper Smelting | Electrorefining | Sulfuric Acid | Metallurgy | Process Engineering | Global Operations | Phoenix | Leadership | Mining | Chemical Engineering
Department: Metallurgy/Operations
Location: Phoenix, AZ – Hybrid (up to 75% travel)
Role Type: Direct/Full Time
About Our Client
Our client is a global mining company operating copper smelting, electrorefining, and sulfuric acid production facilities worldwide. They are committed to technical excellence and operational efficiency across their global operations, leveraging expertise in chemistry, metallurgy, and process engineering to drive continuous improvement and innovation in metallurgical processes.
Job Description
As Chief Metallurgist - Smelting and Refining, you will provide technical expertise in support of the centralized, global support function in copper smelting, electrorefining, and sulfuric acid production. You'll drive technical excellence and operational efficiency across global operations with deep expertise in chemistry, metallurgy, and process engineering.
Your role involves leading the development of technical expertise within the support team and at operational sites through application of first principles and in-depth analysis of complex metallurgical problems. You'll provide technical guidelines, recommendations, and support for operational sites' metallurgical processes while conducting comprehensive evaluations to identify opportunities for improved cost, efficiency, capacity, and quality.
This position requires extensive travel (up to 75% international and domestic) to support global operations and offers significant growth potential with bonus opportunities of 15-30%. The ideal candidate brings 7+ years of metallurgy experience with leadership background and demonstrated ability to manage large projects and complex technical initiatives.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide technical expertise in support of centralized, global support function in copper smelting, electrorefining, and sulfuric acid production.
- Drive technical excellence and operational efficiency across global operations with expertise in chemistry, metallurgy, and process engineering.
- Lead development of technical expertise within the support team and at operational sites through application of first principles and in-depth analysis.
- Provide technical guidelines, recommendations, and support for operational sites' metallurgical processes and practices.
- Maintain technical literature database relevant to site operations.
- Conduct comprehensive evaluations of production processes to identify opportunities for improved cost, efficiency, capacity, or quality.
- Review sites' key process indicators to track performance and propose actions on a continual improvement basis.
- Evaluate and/or administer contracts with vendors for provision of services and equipment in support of site metallurgical studies or testing.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key vendors and technology providers to stay abreast of competition and industry advancements.
- Lead or participate in risk assessments (HAZOP, Management of Change, etc.) in support of site projects.
- Enhance sites' understanding of Process Safety/PSM and support process safety improvements and implementation.
- Lead educational seminars, conferences, and training sessions to disseminate knowledge and promote best practices.
- Conduct routine surveillance to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
- Make recommendations regarding current or upcoming regulatory threats or changes.
Required Experience/Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or related engineering discipline and seven (7) years' experience in metallurgy or closely related scientific field, including lead or supervisory experience; OR Master's degree in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or related engineering discipline and five (5) years' experience with lead or supervisory experience.
- Ability to mentor and lead others in company safety and environmental initiatives, culture, and values.
- Understanding of technical and operational aspects of assigned unit operations.
- Demonstrated ability to predict and make production forecasts for assigned unit processes.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical information in clear and concise form.
- Demonstrated ability to research, recognize, and identify interdependence of complex process variables to anticipate issues, draw valid conclusions, and make recommendations.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and manage large projects and provide timely and quality results.
- Demonstrated ability to anticipate technical needs, drive and optimize complex metallurgical test work based on complex data analysis.
- Experience effectively leading or being involved in multi-disciplinary groups and demonstrate accountability.
- Skill in supervising, evaluating, training, and motivating employees.
- Skill in preparing, defending, and monitoring budgets.
- Demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor, engage, lead, and empower internal or external resources to solve problems.
- Ability to adapt management style to different situations and team members.
Nice-to-Haves
- Experience in copper smelting, electrorefining, and sulfuric acid production.
- Advanced degree in metallurgy or related field.
- International operations experience.
- Process safety and risk assessment certifications.
- Project management certification.
- Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or related engineering discipline required.
- Master's degree preferred.
Travel Requirements
- Up to 75% travel (international and domestic) required.
- Must be able to work in mine, outdoor, manufacturing, or plant environments.
Pay & Benefits Summary
- Salary range: $116,000 - $152,500
- Bonus potential: 15-30%
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Professional development opportunities
- Global career advancement potential
- Hybrid work arrangements
Join Our Global Metallurgy Team!
If you're an experienced metallurgist with leadership capabilities and a passion for driving technical excellence in copper smelting and refining operations, we invite you to apply. This role offers the opportunity to impact global operations while working with cutting-edge metallurgical processes and leading technical teams across multiple international locations.
Keywords: Chief Metallurgist | Copper Smelting | Electrorefining | Sulfuric Acid | Metallurgy | Process Engineering | Global Operations | Phoenix | Leadership | Mining | Chemical Engineering
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