Metallurgist: Growth, Day-One Benefits & Bonus Potential

The Doe Run Company; Viburnum (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance from day one

Paid time off

Discount programs

Career growth & education assistance

Job summary

The Doe Run Company is seeking a Metallurgist to provide technical support for operations to maximize metal recovery, mentored by a Senior Metallurgist. The position is based at our Viburnum, MO Explorations/R&D division.

The role emphasizes data analytics, process optimization, and collaboration with production staff to troubleshoot issues and drive continuous improvement. Strong knowledge of metallurgical processes is needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering or related field.
• Strong data analytics and MS Office proficiency.
• Knowledge of minerals processing unit operations preferred (SEMO) or extractive (Leaching, SX/EW, precipitation).
• Driver's license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and optimize process performance, including sampling procedures, on-stream analysis, size reduction, and reagent utilization.
• Coordinate collection, analysis, and distribution of technical data.
• Communicate processes, procedures, conditions, and status to departmental employees and other stakeholders.
• In collaboration with production staff, troubleshoot issues related to processing and provide technical support.
• Lead or participate in projects and complete reports as required.
• Complete tasks in a safe and environmentally compliant manner by following EHS policies and best practices; support and assist peers in working safely; report unsafe acts or conditions; provide feedback for continuous improvement in EHS performance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Data analytics

Microsoft Office

Process optimization

Minerals processing knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Metallurgical Engineering

Tools

Excel

Job description

The Doe Run Company is seeking a Metallurgist to provide technical support for operations to maximize metal recovery, mentored by a Senior Metallurgist. The position is based at our Viburnum, MO Explorations/R&D division.

The role emphasizes data analytics, process optimization, and collaboration with production staff to troubleshoot issues and drive continuous improvement. Strong knowledge of metallurgical processes is needed.