Metallurgical Engineer - Hydromet Laboratory

FLSmidth; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Global network

Work-life balance

Health & life insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

FLSmidth in Salt Lake City invites applications for a Metallurgical/Chemical Engineering professional to support the Minerals Testing & Research Center. You will assist autoclave, roasting, leaching tests and other mineral processing tests to optimize flowsheet development.

You will prepare and operate advanced laboratory equipment, analyze results, and communicate findings to clients. Collaboration with engineers, technicians and R&D is essential to deliver safe, effective process improvements.

Qualifications

• Degree in Metallurgical or Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Experience with autoclaving, roasting, leaching preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and safety awareness.
• Ability to communicate with clients and develop work scopes.

Responsibilities

• Promote a culture of personal and team safety at the Minerals Testing & Research Center.
• Prepare and maintain laboratory bench and pilot equipment for mineral processing tests.
• Develop techniques to improve processes and provide solutions.
• Collaborate with clients, engineers, technicians and R&D on testing programs.
• Evaluate tests and communicate results to clients.

Skills

Safety practices

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

B.Sc. in Metallurgical or Chemical Engineering

Job description

Build a better world Working with us, you are part of delivering minerals needed for global economic growth. It is a big responsibility, and we commit ourselves to minimizing environmental impact while increasing productivity. To achieve this, your skills, your curiosity and your drive for change are important. Together, we create a collaborative and safe workplace and contribute to producing the materials needed for a better future. The Minerals Testing & Research Center provides technical expertise throughout all phases of the R&D project lifecycle for equipment and process development as well as support flowsheet design and optimization to mineral processing concentrators globally. Our world-renowned laboratory is used by a team of metallurgical and chemical engineers, chemists, mineralogists, and technicians to discover solutions for our customers. By joining the team, you will have the chance to work and find sustainable solutions for diverse and challenging ore bodies world-wide.

Your responsibilities

• Promote a culture of personal and team safety at the Minerals Testing & Research Center
• Prepare and maintain advanced laboratory bench and pilot equipment for testing specific to autoclave, roasting, leaching, and other mineral processing technologies
• Develop techniques to provide effective solutions for process improvements
• Contribute to all areas of the testing programs including sample preparation, characterization, and conducting mineral processing tests following advanced procedures
• Evaluate and analyze complex tests and results.
• Communicate with clients on test results
• Identify ways to improve safety, quality, and execution in laboratory testing or piloting methodologies
• Work within a cross-functional team environment of project stakeholders including clients, engineers, technicians, and R&D.

What you bring

• B.Sc. Degree in Metallurgical or Chemical engineering preferred.
• Other relevant field will be considered.
• Experience in autoclaving, roasting, leaching, and other mineral processing applications is preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to develop team and add to knowledge base
• Effectively communication with clients to develop work scopes and proposals
• Ability to write reports and present test results
• Must be authorized to work in the US and capable of international travel (up to 20% of the time)
• Some process modelling experience is preferred.

What we offer

• An equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace
• A global network of supportive colleagues and growth opportunities
• Work-life balance so you can focus on professional and personal priorities
• Competitive benefit package including health, disability, life, and voluntary insurance options
• Retirement preparation with a 401(k) and company match
• Some extra help when you need it through our Employee Assistance Program.

FLSmidth is the leading supplier of engineering, equipment and service solutions to customers in the mining and cement industries – for more information please visit FLSmidth.com/careers

We offer all employees access to a dedicated recognition platform, empowering you to celebrate achievements, share appreciation and stay connected globally.

FLS is a leading, full flowsheet minerals processing supplier to the global mining industry.

We deliver proven technologies and services across the lifecycle of operations, and have set targets of providing solutions for zero-emissions mining by 2030 with our MissionZero programme.