Senior Metallurgist - Kamloops, BC

Intertek Group Plc; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid sick days

Medical benefits

Job summary

Intertek Group Plc in Kamloops is seeking an experienced Senior Metallurgist to work on mineral processing projects. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 7 years’ experience with metallurgical testing, including expertise in comminution, flotation, leaching, and pressure oxidation.

The role involves bid preparation, client communication, data analysis, and the creation of technical reports. Competitive salary up to $150,000.00 yearly along with comprehensive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in mineral processing, preferably in gold or base metals.
• Experience with comminution, flotation, leaching, and pressure oxidation.

Responsibilities

• Bid preparation for mineral processing projects.
• Client interaction and communication of test results.
• Analyze data and direct testing programs based on results.

Skills

Metallurgical testing

Leadership skills

Good communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mineral Processing, Extractive Metallurgy, or Chemical Engineering

PEng registration preferred

Job description

Intertek (BML) is a global leader in the provision of metallurgical testing, process flowsheet development, and interpretation of mineralogical analyses. With headquarters in Kamloops, BC, we are now seeking an experienced Senior Metallurgist for our Kamloops location. The successful candidate will work on mineral processing projects and will have experience with comminution, flotation, leaching, and pressure oxidation. Experience in operations and metallurgical testing is highly valued for this role.

Specific Responsibilities

• Bid preparation
• Client interaction
• Complete metallurgical balances and communicate data to the clients
• Analyze data and determine direction of the testing program based upon the results
• Upon completion of the test program, analyze and present the data in a format suitable for use in the project final report
• Write final technical reports for projects under management and for projects managed by others if needed
• Conduct, supervise, and report bench‑scale and pilot‑plant test work
• Direct, supervise, and when necessary, conduct test work in the laboratory
• Liaise with a Technical Services Manager regarding ongoing test programmes
• Provide a mentoring role for other technical staff
• Observe established safety regulations and comply with all health and safety policies
• Other duties as assigned by the manager

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mineral Processing, Extractive Metallurgy, or Chemical Engineering
• PEng registration preferred
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in mineral processing; gold or base metals processing preferred

Core Competencies

• Metallurgical testing in a laboratory setting is required
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Good communication skills with well‑developed written and oral abilities

Salary & Benefits Information

The salary range for this position is up to $150,000.00 yearly. Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job‑related reasons.

In addition to competitive compensation packages, Intertek (BML) employees are eligible for a variety of benefits including vacation, paid sick days, and medical benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Intertek (BML) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

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