Senior Engineer/Metallurgist - Hydrometallurgy
(Engineering)
Full Time
Sudbury, Ontario, Canada
Job Opportunity: Senior Engineer/Metallurgist - Hydrometallurgy
Lincoln Strategic Inc. is a boutique executive and professional search firm focussed on the mining and minerals industry. Our portfolio of clients includes mining companies, engineering & consulting organizations, technical services firms, and mining industry technology providers. Our intent is to serve and provide our clients/candidates with a mutually beneficial service to for development exceptional teams that lead the industry.
Our client is seeking a Senior Engineer/Hydrometallurgist for their Sudbury location.
Responsibilities:
The primary functions of the Senior Engineer/Metallurgist are:
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Write project proposals and market client business
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Manage projects by meeting turnaround (schedule), quality and safety standards
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Supervise and mentor department personnel
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Provide and develop specialized knowledge and expertise for clients
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Project responsibilities range from laboratory test work to operations support
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Work closely with the Extractive Metallurgy Manager to plan and implement a wide variety of metallurgical test work projects
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Work on projects which can commonly contain a process design, process modeling and laboratory testing component.
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The Senior Engineer/Metallurgist will be responsible in each project for the financial aspects, cost controls and assessment of competitiveness.
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Participate in operations plant support which includes a focus on improving safety, process troubleshooting/optimization and metallurgical plant improvement.
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In this role you are a consultant to Operations project engineers/superintendents and assist in developing schedules and execution of continuous improvement projects.
Qualifications
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Degree in metallurgical, chemical engineering or related degree and/or related experience
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Minimum of 7 years relevant work experience in hydrometallurgical engineering or hydrometallurgical operations in base or precious metals industry
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Strong project management skills and the ability to thrive in a dynamic team
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Excellent business skills and entrepreneurial spirit
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Strong problem solving and analytical skills
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Good knowledge of MS Office Suite or equivalent products
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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Proven time management skills and strong attention to detail