Principal Metallurgist
- Full-time
Company Description
We are SGS – The world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 96,000 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.
Job Description
- This position is responsible for the technical competence, work direction, and scheduling for completion of large scale and complex laboratory and pilot plant research programs.
- The incumbent is responsible for client relationships/communications and meeting client requirements for successful project completion.
- Oversees all technical aspects of mineral processing, gold processing or hydrometallurgical projects.
- Initiates new business contacts and sales opportunities.
- Project management, composes client reports, presents project results to clients, and writes and presents technical papers at an internationally acceptable level.
- Motivates and assists with planning and execution of R&D programs involving the development of new technologies.
- Spearheads the integration of new technologies into the mainstream of process flow sheet development for clients.
- Produces and gives presentations and technical courses on SGS Minerals.
- Mentors junior and senior Metallurgist/Engineers.
- Learns other SGS Minerals process technologies for cross-selling.
Qualifications
- University degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mineral Processing, Hydrometallurgy, Mining Engineering, Materials Engineering or in a related engineering discipline or equivalent.
- Over 15 years of previous working experience in operations and process development or plant design in minerals related field.
- Must have experience in operations supervision or project management coupled with an excellent ability to interact with both operators and managers.
- Must have a demonstrated ability at successfully mentoring others.
- Must be a problem solver, and have a positive, "anything that it takes" attitude.
- Superior organizational, communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
- A sense of diplomacy and networking skills are essential to build relationships with external clients as well as key internal personnel.
- Must be creative, innovative and client-focused.
Additional Information
SGS Canada is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to achieving greater accessibility by providing accommodation for people with disabilities during our hiring process. Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process.
Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada.