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Sr. Metallurgist

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A Metallurgist focuses on the extraction of valuable metals from ores, recycling materials, and refining processes. The job scope typically revolves around optimizing the methods used to extract metals while ensuring economic, efficient, and environmentally sustainable practices. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Ore Processing and Extraction: Developing and optimizing processes to extract metals from ores. Using techniques like flotation, leaching, smelting, and electrolysis. Selecting and optimizing the appropriate extraction methods based on ore characteristics. Metallurgical Testing and Analysis: Conducting laboratory tests to assess ore composition and determine the most effective extraction methods. Analyzing the behavior of materials in various processes, adjusting parameters to improve yield and efficiency. Process Design and Optimization: Designing new extraction processes or improving existing ones to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. Implementing process control and monitoring systems to ensure optimal operation in mining or industrial settings. Environmental and Safety Compliance: Ensuring that extraction processes comply with environmental regulations. Implementing strategies for waste management, pollution control, and reducing environmental impact, such as recycling tailings or reducing energy consumption. Research and Development: Conducting research to discover new, more efficient extraction methods or improve existing technologies. Staying updated on innovations in metallurgy and extraction technologies, such as hydrometallurgy, pyrometallurgy, and bioleaching. Cost and Economic Analysis: Evaluating the economic feasibility of various extraction methods and ensuring they are cost-effective. Working with teams to calculate the return on investment (ROI) for new extraction technologies or projects. Collaborating with Other Disciplines: Working alongside chemist, geologists, environmental officers and other specialists to develop and implement extraction processes. Communicating technical findings to non-technical stakeholders, including mine operators or management teams. Project Management: Leading or managing extraction-related projects, ensuring timelines and budgets are met. Overseeing the implementation of extraction processes in pilot plants or full-scale operations. REQUIREMENT, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE A bachelor's degree in Mineral Resources, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or a related field is typically required Technical expertise in various extraction techniques. Knowledge of materials science and metal properties. Familiarity with mining operations and the associated logistics. Problem-solving skills to address process inefficiencies or production challenges. Proficiency in computer software for modeling and process simulation.