- Location: ALS Metallurgy - Kamloops, BC
Reports to: Manager, Technical Services
About the Position:
Step into the world of metallurgy and engineering with an immediate opening for a Junior Metallurgist. As a vital member of our team, you'll dive into the exciting realm of bid preparation, data analysis, and technical report writing linked to metallurgical test programs.
But that's just the beginning! Your journey here includes a structured training program that leads to you taking the reins on managing projects and engaging directly with our valued clients. If you're ready to fuel your passion for metallurgy and fast-track your career, this is your gateway to success.
What we offer:
- Annual salary starting from $66,000, depending on experience
- Opportunity for overtime pay, depending on business needs and personal preference
- Structured wage increases
- Comprehensive benefit package (extended medical, dental, and vision coverage)
- RRSP matching program
- Years of service recognition awards
- Life and disability insurance
- Employee assistance and wellness programs
- Career advancement opportunities
- Monetary support for education or training after 9 months with the company
- Paid time off (company holidays, vacation, and more)
- Access to company perks, including discounted monthly mobile plans
- Learning & development opportunities (unlimited access to e-learnings, and more)
What your job duties will include:
- Manage projects, which include the following activities:
- Preliminary bid preparation for simple projects;
- Respond to client inquiries and provide support as needed;
- Complete metallurgical balances and communicate data to the clients;
- Summarize data for interpretation of senior project members and present data in a format suitable for using in the project final report;
- Write final technical reports for projects under management and projects managed by others if needed using standardized formats;
- Conducting, supervising and reporting bench scale and pilot plant test work;
- Direct, supervise, and, when necessary, conduct test work in laboratory;
- Liaising with senior project members regarding ongoing test programs;
- Assist in the development of new testing capabilities;
- Represent ALS Metallurgy at trade shows, conferences, mining shows, etc. as required; these events may occur outside regular office hours;
- Actively participate in the training and development plan by meeting with senior engineers on a regular basis;
- Use correct methods in accordance with the established procedures and schedules while ensuring analytical quality;
- Observe established safety regulations and comply with all ALS health and safety policies and procedures;
- Other duties as assigned by the manager.
What we’re looking for:
- Ability to work to deadlines;
- Organized and detail-oriented individual;
- Highly motivated, strong sense of responsibility and excellent work ethic;
- Able to work independently or as part of a team;
- Good interpersonal skills;
- Ability to detect problems and ambiguities with test results;
- Ability to effectively handle a high volume of work and time critical issues;
- Excellent English communication skills both written and verbal;
Required Qualifications:
- Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical or Mineral Processing degree (or equivalent) required;
- Working towards PEng preferred.
Physical Demands:
- Ability to sit and/or stand for up to 8 hours per day;
- Ability to lift filled 20 litre containers (45 lb);
- Manual dexterity to perform repetitive tasks.
