Senior Metallurgist

Job Description

Major Responsibilities:

1.Conducts, plans and assists with metallurgical study, development, testing and analyses of designs, processes or procedures at assigned site. Serves as technical expert on complex metallurgical testing. Reports metallurgical or process issues and makes recommendations to Chief Metallurgist on how to resolve/correct the issues.
2.Reviews and recommends new or enhanced metallurgical testing equipment or protocols. Contributes to the improvement of metallurgical process.
3.Evaluates and administers contracts with vendors for the provision of services and equipment.
4.Provides guidance and counsel to the site management team on applicable programs, practices and existing/proposed local, state and federal regulations. Maintains current working knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local regulations.
5.May contribute to site strategic planning and budgeting efforts for metallurgical testing.
6.May represent the site on company-sponsored steering teams.
7.May require direct supervision of engineers and support technicians.
8.Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Requirements:

*Education and/or experience equivalent to a Bachelors degree in Metallurgy or closely related area.
*Seven (7) years experience in an area or areas relevant to the assignment.
*Knowledge of the principles and methods used in complex metallurgical and processing analyses.
*Able to research and analyze information of considerable difficulty and draw valid conclusions.
*Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions. Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards
*Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Preferred Qualifications:

-Experience with SAG grinding circuits
-Experience utilizing grinding simulation software
-Molybdenum concentrator operation or metallurgy experience
-Process control system configuration experience
-Project management experience
-Direct supervision experience
-Experience using statistical process control methods, control charts.

Criteria/Conditions(specific background and skills):

*Work is in a mine or manufacturing plant setting, which may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity, moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, toxic chemicals, explosives, fumes or airborne particles.
*While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs and ladders, work on elevated platforms, talk, hear and see.
*Occasionally may be required to lift moderately heavy objects (up to 30 pounds) during the course of the workday.
*Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine, outdoor, or manufacturing plant environment, including hart hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves and any other protective equipment as required.
*Phelps Dodge promotes a drug/alcohol free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going random drug testing

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Job Number
5692