Precious Metals Refining Engineer

BR Metals Pte Ltd; Pekan Nanas; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BR Metals Pte Ltd is seeking a highly motivated Refining Chemist/Engineer to help establish and operate a precious metals recovery facility in Malaysia. You will oversee laboratory setup, equipment commissioning and scale-up to full refining of gold and silver.

You will execute recovery using wet chemistry, manage material analysis for quality, melt alloys, maintain safety, and document all process parameters. Fluent English and Bahasa preferred; Mandarin a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline.
• 2–3 years hands-on laboratory experience in e-waste gold recovery or precious metals refining.

Responsibilities

• Execute recovery and refining of Gold and Silver using wet chemical methods.
• Process materials to maximize yield and purity.
• Determine best methods based on material composition.
• Perform melting of precious metal alloys.
• Maintain recovery and refining machinery and safety procedures.
• Document chemical usage and production records for audits.
• Ensure cleanliness and safety of refining areas.
• Support lab, Engineering and Office during setup, commissioning and maintenance.
• Collaborate with Laboratory to verify material quality.
• Liaise with Business Development on recovery potential.
• Manage laboratory inventory for glassware, chemicals, gases and equipment.
• Maintain accurate inventory of precious metals for accountability and security.
• Ensure waste handling and disposal follow safety and environmental standards.

Skills

Acid-base chemistry

Gold/Silver refining

E-waste refining

Team collaboration

English & Bahasa

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Job description

BR Metals Pte Ltd is seeking a highly motivated Refining Chemist/Engineer to help establish and operate a precious metals recovery facility in Malaysia. You will oversee laboratory setup, equipment commissioning and scale-up to full refining of gold and silver.

You will execute recovery using wet chemistry, manage material analysis for quality, melt alloys, maintain safety, and document all process parameters. Fluent English and Bahasa preferred; Mandarin a plus.