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Intertek

Senior Metallurgist

Tucson, AZ

Senior Metallurgist - Tucson, Arizona Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world's top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a Senior ...

Intertek

Senior Metallurgist

Tucson, AZ · On-site

Senior Metallurgist - Tucson, Arizona Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world's top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a Senior ...

KGHM, International Ltd

Senior Metallurgist

Ruth, NV

$78K - $96K/yr

Senior Metallurgist DEPARTMENT: Process/ Metallurgy LOCATION: Robinson Mine - Ruth, NV PAY GRADE: 7 POSITION REPORTS TO: Chief Metallurgist ROTATING SHIFT: No EXEMPT Purpose & Scope of The Position:

Intertek

Senior Metallurgist

Tucson, AZ

Senior Metallurgist - Tucson, Arizona Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world's top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a Senior ...

KGHM, International Ltd

Senior Metallurgist

Ruth, NV · On-site

$78K - $96K/yr

Senior Metallurgist DEPARTMENT: Process/ Metallurgy LOCATION: Robinson Mine - Ruth, NV PAY GRADE: 7 POSITION REPORTS TO: Chief Metallurgist ROTATING SHIFT: No ◼ EXEMPT ◼ Purpose & Scope of The ...

Orla Mining Ltd

Senior Metallurgist

Elko, NV · On-site

Senior Metallurist Job Summary: As we continue to grow, we are seeking a Senior Metallurgist to join our team. The purpose of this role is to provide advanced metallurgical guidance to optimize gold ...

Orla Mining Ltd

Senior Metallurgist

Elko, NV

Senior Metallurist Job Summary: As we continue to grow, we are seeking a Senior Metallurgist to join our team. The purpose of this role is to provide advanced metallurgical guidance to optimize gold ...

Capstone Mining

Senior Metallurgist

Miami, AZ · On-site

The Metallurgist applies technical expertise in crushing, grinding, flotation, filtration, and dewatering while ensuring safe, reliable, and cost-effective production. The role also supports ...

Eagle Mine LLC

Senior Metallurgist

Champion, MI · On-site

The Senior Metallurgist will lead and support front-line employees in executing daily mining activities safely, efficiently, and to plan. Supervisors at Eagle set the tone for safety, teamwork, and ...

Freeport McMoRan Inc.

$98 - $138/hr

Reports metallurgical or process issues and makes recommendations to Chief Metallurgist on how to resolve/correct the issues * Reviews and recommends new or enhanced Metallurgical testing equipment ...

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A Senior Metallurgist is responsible for analyzing and improving metal production processes, ensuring material quality, and optimizing metallurgical procedures. They conduct failure analyses, develop new alloys, and collaborate with engineers to enhance manufacturing efficiency. Their role often includes supervising teams, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and implementing cost-effective solutions.

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Senior Metallurgist

Tucson, AZ

Intertek

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Senior Metallurgist - Tucson, Arizona

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world's top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a Senior Metallurgist to join our Minerals team in Tucson, AZ. This is a fantastic opportunity to expand an accomplished career in Metallurgy and Materials Sciences.

Intertek Minerals provides geochemical assay and testing services, minerals inspection and trade services to support the minerals and mining supply chain globally from grassroots exploration to final product shipment. With industry-recognized technical expertise and an established global network, Intertek offers end to end Total Quality Assurance across our clients' entire resource development chain.

What are we looking for?

The Senior Metallurgist will be working on Mineral Processing projects and will have experience with Copper SXEW, Heap Leach and base metal flotation. Experience in operations and metallurgical testing will be well suited for this role.

Shift/Schedule: Standard office hours, Monday-Friday

Salary & Benefits Information

In addition to competitive compensation packages, when working with Intertek you can expect benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more. 

What you'll do:

  • Supervise and manage metallurgical resources (equipment and technicians) to ensure metallurgical tests are performed: safely, accurately and on schedule
  • Assist with set-up and layout of facility
  • Interpret metallurgical test work results
  • Liaise with clients to ensure their objectives are met
  • Prepare quotations and proposal based on client needs

This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties.

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Mineral Processing, Extractive Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering
  • Metallurgical testing in a laboratory setting is required
  • Demonstrated leadership skills
  • Good communication skills with well-developed written and oral skills
  • 7 years experience in Flotation and Leaching  


Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:

  • PE registration preferred
  • A minimum of 7 years' experience in mineral processing; gold or copper processing preferred

 
Intertek: Total Quality. Assured.

Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers' expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.

Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, certain positions may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.

We Value Diversity

Intertek's network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email intertekhrusa@intertek.com or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.

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*Intertek does not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies and will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.

Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide. Our network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices in more than 100 countries, delivers innovative and bespoke Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification (ATIC) solutions for our customers' operations and supply chains. Working at Intertek means joining a global network of state-of-the-art facilities and passionate people who deliver superior customer service with a purpose of bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life. 

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