Chief Chemist - Kingman, United States - Origin Mining Company

Description

Mineral Park is an open pit copper / moly mine located in Kingman, Arizona, a Tier-1 mining jurisdiction. The mine uses conventional open – pit mining methods and processes ore by heap leach followed by SX/EW. Mineral Park is currently in a project phase to restart milling and concentrating operations. The project includes upgraded crushing and grinding circuits with copper and molybdenum flotation.

Overview:

This position is responsible for the overall management of the Mineral Park Laboratory including employees and scheduling. This position has the overall responsibility to produce accurate and timely quantitative metallurgical data and reports.

Specific Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring all equipment is operated following documented methods and/or procedures.
• Effectively use all analytical laboratory equipment and technology to produce detailed metallurgical data.
• Generate accurate and timely analytical reports.
• Establish and manage an effective Laboratory QA/QC program.
• Plan, organize, and coordinate laboratory projects.
• Prepare proposals and technical reports summarizing the metallurgical test data.
• Use correct methods in accordance with the established procedures and schedules while ensuring metallurgical test quality.
• Observe established safety regulations and comply with all health and safety policies and procedures.
• Other duties assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Experience interpreting results from wet chemistry and instrumental chemical analyses.
• Experience in analytical method development.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• High motivation, the ability to think independently, and work collaboratively as part of a team.
• A strong commitment to following correct procedures and ensuring data accuracy.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize time-critical issues.
• An eye towards continuous improvement.
• Strong commitment to safety.
• Attention to detail and laboratory cleanliness.
• A working knowledge of analytical and metallurgical laboratory techniques.
• Strong computer skills, including MS Office and LIMS software.
• Previous management experience supervising a team of employees.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent experience in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Mineral Processing
• Minimum of five (5) years in an analytical metallurgical laboratory
• At least 3 years of supervisory experience in an analytical or metallurgical laboratory.

Physical Demands

• Able to stand and/or sit for 8 hours per day.
• Able to view detailed data on a computer screen for extended periods of time.
• Able to stand and reach over laboratory equipment on a regular basis.
• Manual dexterity to perform intricate and/or repetitive tasks.