Refining Manager

Key Responsibilities:

Laboratory Operations Manager

• Help with the set-up of our precious metals’ recovery and refining laboratory
• and systems.
• Manage and supervise day-to-day recovery and refining operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor and optimize the performance of recovery and refining processes,identifying opportunities for efficiency improvements and cost savings.
• Collaborate with the laboratory team to develop and implement refining procedures that maximise precious metals recovery while minimising

environmental impact.

• Continuously evaluate and update equipment, technologies, and methods to enhance the recovery and refining process
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production, quality control, business development and marketing to resolve any analytical or quality related issues .
• Maintain and calibrate (if necessary) laboratory equipment to ensure accurate and reliable results.
• Ensure the development and implementation of quality control procedures,

protocols and standard operating procedures (SOPs) .

• Document and maintain comprehensive and accurate records of laboratory experiments, results, and observation .
• Organize and maintain operating data that can be used to predict and avoid future processing problems as the performance of the plant is refined over

time.

Quality Control and Analysis

• Actively involved in the process of determining proportions of precious metals scraps.
• Provide technical expertise, execution and recovery/ refining solutions by analysing materials and its data for accuracy and consistency.
• Execute and validate analytical methods for the identification, quantification and characterisation of precious metals scraps including gold, silver, platinum,palladium and rhodium.
• Determine the purity and composition of precious metals samples and

compare them against established standards and regulations.

• Oversee the quality control process, conduct regular inspections, and implement corrective actions as necessary to maintain product quality and

purity .

• Analyse and verify the precious metal content in various materials. Evaluate

and interpret analytical data, ensuring accuracy and precision in
measurements and reporting

**Inventory Management, Reporting and Accountability**

• Monitor and manage inventory levels of raw materials, chemicals, and consumables required for the recovery and refining processes.
• Prepare regular reports, analyse production data, metal yields, costs, and trends, and present findings to the senior management.
• Develop and implement inventory control measures to ensure accurate tracking and minimize losses.
• Provide weekly reporting to senior management team on all recovery, refining and metallurgical process and/or test in progress.

**Compliance with Safety and Compliance with Local Regulatory**

• Develop safety awareness and safety culture.
• Implement and enforce safety protocols, conduct regular safety training, and
• investigate and report incidents promptly.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations related to recovery and refining processes, hazardous materials handling, and workplace safety.
• Stay updated on industry trends, technological advancements, and regulatory changes relevant to the precious metals recovery and refining business.

**Training**

• Provide training, assessment and documentation for all refining, recovery and metallurgical work completed in support of the cross-function teams.
• Mentor and train new lab personnel to further understand metallurgical methodology and application of processes.
• Skills and Knowledge:
• Prefer Mandarin Speaker.
• Proven experience of more than 5 years working in the precious metals recovery industry, demonstrating expertise in recovery and refining processes and technologies.
• Minimum Bachelor’s degree qualification in either Chemical Engineering,Material Science, Metallurgy or its related field

Relevant Experience:

• Extensive experience in precious metals recovery, refining, and metallurgy.
• Ability to work well in a multi-cultural team with excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Strong analytical skills to interpret data, identify trends, and make informed decisions.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations and best practices for hazardous materials handling.
• Willingness to work overtime when needed.

Personal Characteristics & Behaviors:

• Strong analytical and creative thinking skills.
• Committed to safety and maintaining a safe work environment.
• Excellent communication skills to interact with all levels of the organization.
• High integrity and responsibility.
• Ability to lift 20 kg unaided.

BR Metals is an industry-leading specialist in the recycling of Platinum Group Metals (PGM).

Job Type: Full Time

Working Day: Monday- Friday

Working Hour: 9:00 am-6:00 pm

Working location: Pekan Nenas, Johor

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: RM8,000.00 - RM10,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Professional development

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person