Metallurgical Technician (On-site)

Glencore; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Glencore as a Metallurgical Technician in Toronto, where you will support growth and solutions for mineral processing. You will be responsible for training site teams, conducting test work, and providing technical support, playing a crucial role in the integration of innovative technologies. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical or Chemical Engineering and at least 5 years of relevant experience in the mining or laboratory sectors.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience on a mine site or laboratory.
• Experience with Jameson cell technology preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, analyze, train and report on test work programs.
• Provide technical guidance and support for commissioning programs.
• Maintain relationships with key technology alliance partners.

Skills

Communication

Technical Guidance

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree - Metallurgical or Chemical Engineering

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Toronto, Ontario (On-site)

Metallurgical Technician

Glencore Canada – Growth and Solutions

Toronto, Ontario (On-site)

About Glencore Glencore Canada is Canada’s largest critical minerals producer, with 7,000+ employees operating copper, nickel and zinc mines, smelters and refineries across the country on a 24/7 basis. Glencore was founded in the 1970’s as a trading company and now is one of the world’s largest globally diversified natural resource companies. Our Head Office is located in Baar, Switzerland. We have more than 40 offices in over 35 countries. We are one of the largest global natural resource companies and producer and marketer of more than 60 responsibly sourced commodities. Our customers are primarily industrial consumers - industries such as automotive, steel, power generation, battery manufacturing and oil sectors.

The role at a glance

Ready for your next step? In this role, you will have the opportunity to work as an integral member of the Glencore Canada Growth and Solutions Team. The Growth and Solutions Team exists to forward business and growth for all Glencore technologies through direct client and stakeholder engagement and the development of processing solutions based on proprietary technologies and processes. Reporting to the Senior Metallurgist, you will be responsible for training and supporting site teams with Jameson Cell test work completed on mine sties and in laboratories, commissioning technologies and supporting the senior solutions metallurgist and clients on planning and interpretation of test work. The Metallurgical Technician supports Glencore Technology’s proprietary solutions by delivering test work, commissioning, and technical services. This role serves as a bridge between clients, site teams, and the technical team to ensure accurate implementation and performance of our technologies.

More specifically, you will: Test work, commissioning & site support

• Develop, manage, analyze, train and report on test work programs involving pilot rigs, laboratory and site-based work
• Participate in commissioning programs, site audits, and technical evaluations.
  
  

Technical Support & Process Expertise

• Provide technical guidance to clients and stakeholders.
• Analyze and interpret metallurgical data.
• Respond to client inquiries related to metallurgical processes.
  
  

Alliance Partner & Stakeholder Management

• Develop and maintain relationships with key technology alliance partners.
• Provide remote and on-site support for Jameson Cell operations.
  
  

Glencore Operations Support

• Provide support for Glencore operations as needed, including regional visits and best-practice initiatives.
  
  

Relationships:

Internal:

As a critical service provider, it is important that the ideal candidate understand the need to build effective relationships with heads of the various business units and their teams, including but not limited to:

• Individual Glencore Assets
• Glencore Technology Technical Teams.
  
  

External:

Additionally, you will be required to maintain relationships with project stakeholders in the Americas (mining industry/operations).

Do you have the essential qualities?

• +5 years experience on a mine site or at a laboratory operating flotation circuits
• Bachelor’s degree - Metallurgical or Chemical Engineering
• Experience with Jameson cell technology would be preferred
• Additional experience in grinding, stirred milling, and hydrometallurgy is advantageous
  
  

Languages:

Excellent verbal and written English communication skills

Travel: You are flexible to travel up to 60% within North America with additional opportunities to travel internationally.

Working Conditions:

Typically in an on-site office environment with some travel to client sites if required. Some irregular hours may be necessary as approved by the supervisor to achieve timely results on project deadlines

Only candidates with full working rights in Canada will be considered.

Accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Mining

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