Overview As a Metallurgist at Climax Molybdenum, you will support metallurgical studies, testing, and process design improvements to optimize operations. You'll report findings and guide the site management on applicable regulations and best practices. The role involves evaluating testing equipment, shaping procedures, and coordinating with vendors to ensure quality and compliance. This position sits within a safety conscious, collaborative culture that values growth and responsible performance. It offers the chance to impact refining processes at a world leading molybdenum producer in Colorado.
Compensation / Benefits- housing allowance for on-site work
- affordable medical, dental and vision benefits
- company-paid life and disability insurance
- 401(k) with employer contribution/match
- paid time off, sick time, holidays, parental leave
- tuition assistance
Responsibilities- Assist in metallurgical study, development, testing and analyses of designs, processes, or procedures
- Report on metallurgical or process issues and recommend resolutions to Chief Metallurgist
- Review and recommend new or enhanced metallurgical testing equipment or protocols
- Contribute to the improvement of metallurgical processes
- Evaluate and administer contracts with vendors for services and equipment
- Provide guidance to site management on applicable programs and regulations
- Maintain current working knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations
- Perform other duties as required
Key requirements- Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy, Chemistry, or related Engineering discipline with 3 years in Metallurgy or related field OR Master's degree with 2 years in Metallurgy or related field
- Knowledge of principles and methods used in complex metallurgical and processing analyses
- Ability to research and analyze difficult information and draw valid conclusions
- Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions
- Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- effective communication
- safety-mindedness
- problem-solving
- metallurgical testing and analyses
- development and maintenance of testing protocols
- regulatory knowledge (federal, state, local)
