Chief Metallurgical Engineers

ASARCO LLC; Sahuarita (AZ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

ASARCO LLC seeks Chief Metallurgical Engineers at the Sahuarita, AZ location to drive metallurgical improvement programs, forecast concentrator performance, and report findings to the Concentrator team.

You will train junior staff, assist with maintenance planning, and ensure safety and environmental compliance across sites in the U.S. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least two years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical, Chemical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering, Nanotechnology, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in a Metallurgical/Materials Engineer-related occupation.

Responsibilities

• Plan metallurgical improvement programs to enhance plant results.
• Perform test work through laboratory analyses and process experimentation.
• Analyze and forecast concentrator performance and reagent use.
• Prepare Technical Memorandums for reporting to Concentrator personnel.
• Train and mentor junior metallurgical staff.
• Coordinate maintenance and document control activities.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards across sites.

Skills

Metallurgical testing

Plant balance

Sample preparation

Reading and analysis

Technical reporting

Presentation to leadership

Troubleshooting analytical instruments

Education

Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical/ Chemical/ Mechanical/ Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

On-Stream Analyzers

Particle Size Monitors

Distributed Control System (DCS)

Job description

ASARCO LLC seeks Chief Metallurgical Engineers for its Sahuarita, AZ location to plan metallurgical improvement programs to enhance plant results, find new value chains, and improve efficiency. Perform test work through technical laboratory analyses, process experimentation, mechanical evaluation, materials comparison, and statistical analysis to improve existing concentrating processes or reduce costs. Analyze and forecast concentrator performance by calculating reagent use, sampling process stream, checking mill circuits, inspecting process controls (DCS), and analyzing flotation performance. Prepare Technical Memorandums to report information from testing and evaluation to Concentrator personnel. Train and mentor junior metallurgical staff in gaining new skills and achieving their full potential. Perform Metallurgical Technician/Engineer tasks. Help maintain the Crusher and Concentrator Split Engineering Systems, Distributed Control System, Particle Size Monitors and Mineral on Stream Analyzers systems at the concentrator. Continuous calibration of On-Stream Analyzers and Particle Size Monitors. Ensure that work practices within the concentrator, filter plant, and tailings area comply with company, local, state, and federal safety and environmental standards. Interact with workforce and Human Resources, Purchasing, Accounting, etc. to ensure compliance with established company policies. Coordinate maintenance activities. Crosstrain in Concentrator Maintenance Department on Planning, Scheduling, Stock Code Critical Spare Identification, Training, and Document Control. Assist with operations and maintenance planning and execution of scheduled plant outages. Revise, maintain, and create standard operating procedures in conjunction with other stakeholders in the Document Control System. Assist with training of operations personnel, particularly in the flotation area, to ensure optimum recovery results. Various and unanticipated worksites throughout the U.S.

Requirements:

• Employer will accept a Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical, Chemical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering, Nanotechnology, or related field and two (2) years of experience in the job offered or in a Materials Engineer-related occupation. Position requires progressive experience in the following:
• Metallurgical testing, derivation of metallurgical index, plant balance, and sample preparation techniques.
• Reading, analyzing, and interpreting common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Addressing inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Writing speeches and articles for publication in accordance with prescribed style and formatting guidelines.
• Interpreting complex technical instructions, specifications, and data presented in mathematical, schematic, or diagrammatic form.
• Presenting technical and analytical information to senior management, cross functional teams, and external stakeholders.
• Analyzing and solving practical engineering problems related to materials selection, testing, and performance.
• Troubleshooting On Stream Analyzers and Particle size monitors.
• Various and unanticipated worksites throughout the U.S.