Senior Metallurgist — Lead Lithium Concentrator Startup

Albemarle Corporation; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development resources

Job summary

Albemarle Corporation in Charlotte, North Carolina seeks a Lead Metallurgist for the Kings Mountain Lithium Concentrator. The successful candidate will manage metallurgical test programs, optimize processes, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. Applicants should have at least 10 years of experience in metallurgy, strong leadership skills, and a Bachelor's degree in a related field. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of metallurgical experience in mining/minerals processing.
• Experience in designing and optimizing metallurgical test programs.
• Familiar with concentrator automation and advanced process control systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement metallurgical accounting for the site.
• Assist with overall operational readiness planning and execution.
• Oversee metallurgical research and development post-commissioning.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership skills

Mineral processing knowledge

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in metallurgical engineering, mineral processing or chemical engineering

Tools

SysCAD

SimMet

Job description

Albemarle Corporation in Charlotte, North Carolina seeks a Lead Metallurgist for the Kings Mountain Lithium Concentrator. The successful candidate will manage metallurgical test programs, optimize processes, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. Applicants should have at least 10 years of experience in metallurgy, strong leadership skills, and a Bachelor's degree in a related field. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are offered.