Glencore is one of the world’s largest global diversified natural resource companies. As a leading integrated producer and marketer of commodities with a well-balanced portfolio of diverse industrial assets, we are strongly positioned to capture value at every stage of the supply chain, from sourcing materials deep underground to delivering products to an ...
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We are seeking a passionate Metallurgical Technician to join our Growth and Sales team in Melrose. Working closely with our client, process & sales team, you will be responsible for flowsheet development, equipment sizing, process modelling, test work at client site across our flotation, grinding and hydrometallurgical technologies, helping translate test work into robust plant designs. This is an exceptional opportunity to work with advanced flotation technology and contribute to the development and implementation of Jameson Cells, with additional exposure to IsaMill and Albion technologies. Your role will primarily encompass training and supporting site teams, test work completed on mine sites and in laboratories, commissioning our technologies and supporting the clients on planning and interpreting test work. The role includes significant domestic travel away from home up to 50-70% of the time.
This role requires the ability to write and speak in English.
You will be responsible for:
Design, oversee, and assist with test work programs on mine sites and laboratories
Ongoing support to technology users and key stakeholders
Provide advise through all facets of project development and execution, including test work, analysis, equipment sizing, flowsheet development/modelling, commissioning, and post-commissioning support
Identification of continuous improvement opportunities
Support the development, marketing, investigation and implementation of our technologies.
Develop and validate flowsheets, mass balances and process simulations from test work data
Lead equipment selection and sizing for Jameson Cell, IsaMill and Albion Process installations
Translate metallurgical test results into engineering design and operating parameters
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Degree in chemical engineering or metallurgy or Mining engineering.
+5 years’ experience operating flotation circuits on a mine site
Experience performing flotation and grinding testing activities at an industrial level
Experience operating industrial flotation plants: implementing new developments and interacting with clients
Advanced English skills (Ability to discuss technical concepts in English required)
Knowledge of flotation mass balances, process simulation, and mineralogical characterization
Experience conducting testing programs with metallurgical laboratories
Experience with Jameson cell technology would be preferred
Additional experience in grinding, stirred milling, hydrometallurgy, smelting and/or refining is advantageous
Experience scaling test work into industrial plant design and supporting clients through execution
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