Safety:

• Comply with all MSHA standards as outlined in the Code of Federal Regulations
• Comply with all company safety standards and policies
• Correct any safety hazards found that can be immediately corrected
• Report any unsafe conditions that can’t be immediately corrected
• Report all accidents, regardless of the severity
• Report to work in a ready state fit for duty
• Immediately stop work if the work is not safe or cannot be performed in a safe way
• Participate in daily pre-shift safety discussions
• Participate in safety meetings
• Keep work areas neat and orderly
• Use all personal protective equipment when required
• Understand and follow procedures for handling chemicals as stipulated in the Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Basic understanding of all the hydrometallurgy processes used for test work
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Understand the operating, controlling, and monitoring of all pilot plant equipment
• Fully understand each reagent/solution, their purpose, and the safety requirements involved per SDS
• Skills in operating assigned equipment safely and efficiently
• Ability to follow instructions

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, walk, sit, squat, and kneel for an extended period
• Ability to safely lift 50lbs
• Ability to work in confined spaces
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-traffic work environment
• Must be able to access all areas of the facility to determine needs

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform a workplace examination for areas defined by a shift leader
• The Metallurgist Technician will support quality and manufacturing processes
• Maintain specification data base for product testing requirements
• Prior to operating equipment, conduct routine inspections to identify needed maintenance or repairs. If maintenance or a repair is needed immediately report the problem to your supervisor
• Assists in reviewing new or enhanced metallurgic testing equipment and protocols
• Collect samples throughout the plant as determined by the Lead Metallurgist
• Understand and perform all necessary hydrometallurgy (Leaching, Precipitation, Solvent Extraction, Crystallization, Filtration, and Waste Neutralization) test work as outlined by the Metallurgist
• Calibrate and set up equipment prior to analysis
• Assist the laboratory personnel with sample preparation, analysis, and housekeeping when necessary
• Document and communicate all the findings, data, and results of test work conducted
• Adhere to all safety rules, guidelines, and codes
• Other duties as assigned