Mill QA & Compliance Engineer: Lab Analytics

Kghm-International-Ltd.; Ely (NV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mill Quality Assurance and Compliance Engineer supports copper mine and mill operations by providing accurate, timely analytical data and laboratory support. This role drives QA/QC reporting, method development, SOP maintenance, data review, and supports laboratory systems to ensure reliable analytical performance and safe operations.

Working with operations, metallurgy, and assay teams, you will create standards, review results, and communicate findings to guide quality and process

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical or Process Engineering, or related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of analytical chemistry principles, QA/QC practices, and lab documentation requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and LIMS.
• Statistics knowledge applied to lab data evaluation, trending, and quality control.
• Ability to write clear technical procedures, maintain controlled documents, and communicate findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue QA/QC reports and monitor laboratory quality indicators.
• Develop, validate, and document analytical methods for wet chemistry and instrumental analysis.
• Write, revise, and maintain laboratory SOPs and manage the SOP system.
• Create and maintain analytical standards, reagents, and reference materials.
• Review analytical data for accuracy, precision, and compliance with quality requirements.
• Interpret and communicate results to support decisions in operations and metallurgy.

Skills

QA/QC knowledge

Analytical chemistry

LIMS experience

Statistics

Laboratory data review

MS Word/Excel

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or related

Tools

AA instruments

ICP instruments

LECO analyzers

Titrators

Lab balances

LIMS software

Job description

The Mill Quality Assurance and Compliance Engineer supports copper mine and mill operations by providing accurate, timely analytical data and laboratory support. This role drives QA/QC reporting, method development, SOP maintenance, data review, and supports laboratory systems to ensure reliable analytical performance and safe operations.

Working with operations, metallurgy, and assay teams, you will create standards, review results, and communicate findings to guide quality and process