Job summary
Job post source
This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company as indicated by the description referencing 'our client' and no direct company contact details.
Job overview
The Chief Metallurgist role leads metallurgical excellence in copper smelting, electrorefining, and sulfuric acid production within a global mining organization, driving operational performance and innovation.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves providing technical leadership, developing expertise across teams, analyzing site performance for improvements, managing vendor contracts, leading safety risk assessments, and organizing technical training and knowledge sharing.
Experience and skills
Requires 7+ years in metallurgy or related fields with leadership experience, strong technical knowledge of copper smelting and refining, data analysis skills, communication abilities, and experience managing budgets and multicultural teams; hands-on experience and familiarity with safety and environmental compliance are preferred.
Work environment and culture
The company emphasizes sustainable practices, technical innovation, safety, and global collaboration within a multicultural environment.
Company information
The client is a major international mining company with global operations focused on metals production and critical minerals for modern technologies, committed to sustainability and innovation.
Team overview
The candidate will join a centralized global technical team supporting multiple international sites in metallurgical excellence.
Job location and travel
Hybrid position based in Phoenix, AZ with 70% travel required.
Unique job features
The role offers leadership in advanced metallurgical processes with opportunities to influence global practices, drive continuous improvement, and engage in technical innovation across international operations.
Company overview
Dallas is a major city in Texas known for its diverse economy, which spans industries such as technology, finance, healthcare, and transportation, with a significant presence of Fortune 500 companies and a strong entrepreneurial ecosystem. The city’s economic growth is driven by sectors like telecommunications, defense, and energy, and it is home to major corporations including AT&T and Southwest Airlines, contributing to a robust job market. Dallas has a rich history shaped by its role as a transportation and business hub, particularly following the discovery of oil in the region and the development of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. The city’s business-friendly environment, low taxes, and central location make it attractive for both established companies and startups seeking expansion opportunities. Candidates should be aware that Dallas values innovation, diversity, and adaptability, with a dynamic culture influenced by its rapid population growth and evolving industries.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to emphasize your 7+ years of technical leadership in metallurgy, especially in copper smelting, electrorefining, and sulfuric acid production, showcasing your ability to lead teams and manage large-scale projects.
Highlight your expertise in process engineering, data analysis for operational improvements, and your experience in driving safety and environmental compliance within metallurgical operations, as these are key for the Chief Metallurgist role at Dallas.
Apply through multiple channels such as Dallas's corporate careers site and LinkedIn to maximize your application's visibility and ensure you don't miss any openings or updates for this hybrid position based in Phoenix with significant travel.
Connect with professionals in Dallas's global technical or metallurgical teams on LinkedIn. Use ice breakers like commenting on recent innovations in copper refining, asking about their approach to sustainability in mining, or inquiring about how the team integrates new technologies in smelting processes.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description like 'copper smelting,' 'electrorefining,' 'process optimization,' 'technical leadership,' and 'process safety management' to improve your chances of passing automated screenings.
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