Lead Metallurgical Technician

Position Summary: This person will be responsible for leading the metallurgy testing team in conducting metallurgical laboratory test work and preparation (sorting, transferring, drying, sieving, sampling, grinding, weighing) of metallurgical samples for analysis including entering the results into laboratory notebooks and computer documents. This role will have direct supervision of the metallurgical technician team members’ day to day responsibilities.

Experience: Two to five years’ experience in a Laboratory environment or Engineering environment required

Education/Skills:

• High School or GED minimum, appropriate Associate Preferred
• Excellent manual dexterity and hand/eye coordination
• Ability to read, understand, and follow instructions.
• Computer/data entry experience. Proficient in excel
• Experienced using, calibrating and maintaining laboratory equipment
• Strong analytical and mechanical skills
• Willingness to learn new analytical tests, instrumentation and procedures
• Ability to read, understand and follow test instructions and procedures in a safe, accurate and timely manner
• Have proven time management skills and a strong attention to detail
• Have a strong commitment to safety

Responsibilities:

Daily Operations

• Oversee and support daily metallurgical activities, including test work programs, ICP lab support, and ad hoc tasks
• Assign tasks, coordinate schedules, and monitor team performance throughout each shift.
• Perform bench scale laboratory tests
• Document results in laboratory notebook and in computer documents
• Write up operating instructions
• Setup and execute bench-scale experiments to test and validate product and/or processes.
• Additional job specific skills, (mechanical etc.), training, and experience may be required, depending on assigned tasks and projects.
• Some domestic or international travel via air may occur
• Some work at minerals processing plants, possibly at elevated altitude, and working at heights on catwalks may occur

Team Leadership & Training

• Provide hands-on guidance, coaching, and mentorship to team members on entire P29 metallurgical testing process.
• Train new employees on processes, equipment, safety protocols, and quality expectations.
• Support a positive, productive, and safety-focused team culture.

Quality & Safety

• Monitor staff metallurgical testing processes for adherence to quality standards and specifications.
• Conduct safety checks and enforce compliance with OSHA and CiDRA safety guidelines.
• Report and assist in investigating any accidents or process deviations.