Company Description
Job Details:
Position: Senior Metallurgist, Geometallurgy
Type of employment: Full Time, On-site /Permanent (Hybrid - remote work available)
Business Line: Natural Resources (Minerals- Metallurgy & Consulting)
Reporting to: Group Manager, Mineral Processing
Primary Language: English
Company: SGS Canada Inc. (sgs.ca)
Location: 185 Concession Street, Lakefield, Ontario, Canada, K0L 2H0
Compensation:
- Min Salary: $109,471 dollars per year (CAD)
- Mid Salary: $128,386 dollars per year (CAD)
- Max Salary: $147,300 dollars per year (CAD)
- Full SGS benefits from day one (extended health insurance, coverage of relocation cost if applicable, paid vacation)
Job Description
This position is responsible for the technical competence, work coordination, and scheduling for completion of laboratory and pilot plant research programs. The incumbent is responsible for client relationships/communications and meeting client requirements for successful project completion.
The incumbent ensures that work meets established quality standards and Company procedures. The incumbent is accountable for setting and controlling project budgets and issuing project billing invoices. The incumbent has responsibility for health & safety, environment, productivity, and quality priorities, ensuring that all of these issues are addressed and optimized.
This job description applies to Senior Metallurgists/Project Managers in the technical group of Mineral Processing.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
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Establishes methods and procedures to complete assigned work schedules and coordinates work activities with other Project Managers, Metallurgists/ Engineers and Technical Staff.
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Establishes and understands client’s needs and objectives for a successful project or campaign.
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Prepares projects technical and financial proposals.
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Carries out all the planning, scheduling and coordination required to execute a project or campaign.
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Implements project management methodologies for the planning and control of a project or pilot plant campaigns.
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Communicates routinely with clients, peers and sub-ordinates involved in each program.
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Prepares interim and final technical, reports, as required.
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Controlling project budgets and prepares project billing information for invoicing (when required).
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Co-ordinates and oversees the set-up of machinery, equipment for laboratory and pilot plant circuits,
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Carries out pilot plant project planning and co-ordination including risk assessments, technical protocols, sample planning and technical training of technicians.
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Reviews all equipment for Health and Safety standards.
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Trains staff in job duties, safety procedures and company policies.
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Promotes a team environment among staff.
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Ensures the training needs of staff are met and maintains a motivated workforce.
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Sets goals and reviews employee job performance and training needs.
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Constructively resolves work issues where they arise and recommends work measures to improve productivity and the quality of results.
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Follows all Health, Safety and Environment policies and regulations at all times.
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Some off-site travel for projects and extended hours on/off-site will be required from time-to-time.
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Possible travel to other SGS metallurgical laboratory locations in Canada or overseas on either short-term assignments or longer-term assignments as part of a strategic initiative.
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May be assigned and coordinate special or ad hoc projects as needed.
Qualifications
Bachelor University degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mineral Processing, Hydrometallurgy, Mining Engineering, Materials Engineering or in a related engineering discipline or equivalent.
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Over 10 years of previous working experience in operations and process development or plant design in a minerals related field.
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8 years of experience working in mineral processing processes related to comminution models and crushing / grinding methods.
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8 years of experience leading technical teams as it relates to project management.
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Previous experience in a consulting function or plant operation.
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Must have experience in operations supervision or project management coupled with an excellent ability to interact with both operators and managers.
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Must have a demonstrated ability at successfully mentoring others.
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Must be a problem solver, and have a positive, "anything that it takes" attitude.
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Strong leadership and management skills with a demonstrated ability to lead and manage people.
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Superior organizational, communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
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A sense of diplomacy and networking skills are essential to build relationships with external clients as well as key internal personnel.
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Must be creative, innovative and client-focused.
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Must use skilled judgement in identifying sales opportunities, closing business and resolving customer related issues.
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Excellent customer service, client support, and business service consulting skills.
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Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and be proficient in using various types of computer software (ex. Word, Excel, etc.).
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Proven ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced, highly professional environment.
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Ability to work well with others and independently.
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Proven time management skills and a strong attention to detail.
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Experience with financial/budget responsibilities.
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Demonstrates the ability to write complex technical reports.
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Must be self-motivated and have the ability to multi-task.
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Extended hours may be required from time to time.
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Ensures full compliance with the company’s Health & Safety, Code of Integrity, and Professional Conduct policies.
Additional Information
Please contact Kirk Snetsinger at:
Telephone: 647-567-8275
Email: [email protected]
Address: 185 Concession Street, Lakefield, Ontario, Canada, K0L 2H0
