Senior Metallurgical Engineer

Rio Tinto
Salt Lake City
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Solutions Engineering & Sales EngineeringEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Safety-first mindset","Collaboration","Problem-solving","Technical communication","Continuous improvement"]

Lead and analyze Nuton laboratory and external testwork programs to evaluate ore amenability and optimize hydrometallurgical operating conditions. Interpret complex metallurgical data to resolve process challenges, design and execute test programs, and coordinate technicians, engineers, and delivery partners. Contribute technical input for specifications and processing design criteria while supporting technology transfer to internal and external stakeholders.

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Rio Tinto
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Senior Metallurgical Engineer

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Job Summary

Lead and analyze Nuton laboratory and external testwork programs to evaluate ore amenability and optimize hydrometallurgical operating conditions. Interpret complex metallurgical data to resolve process challenges, design and execute test programs, and coordinate technicians, engineers, and delivery partners. Contribute technical input for specifications and processing design criteria while supporting technology transfer to internal and external stakeholders.
Location: Salt Lake City
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Solutions Engineering & Sales Engineering
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Plan, lead, and analyze Nuton laboratory and external testwork programs to evaluate ore amenability and optimize operating conditions.
  • •Interpret technical data to resolve complex metallurgical and process-related challenges supporting project outcomes.
  • •Develop and execute hydrometallurgical test programs considering operating requirements and global supply constraints.
  • •Coordinate technicians, engineers, and delivery partners to meet technical specifications, quality requirements, and timelines.
  • •Provide technical input and collaborate with the Nuton Technology Transfer team to support internal and external technology transfer stakeholders.
Travel: High travel

Pay and Benefits

Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionLife Insurance401kPaid LeaveParental LeaveEap

Key Requirements

  • •Commitment to the safety of yourself and your team.
  • •Degree in Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • •Capability designing and managing hydrometallurgical testwork programs and/or pilot plant trials across multidisciplinary teams.
  • •Proven experience interpreting metallurgical testwork data and solving complex process challenges in a technical or industrial environment.
  • •Experience with laboratory testwork methodologies, process development tools, and technical reporting processes.
Education:Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering or Metallurgical Engineering
Skills:Safety-first mindsetCollaborationProblem-solvingTechnical communicationContinuous improvement
Tech Stack:Hydrometallurgical testworkLaboratory testworkPilot plant trialsTechnology transferTechnical data interpretationProcess design criteriaTechnical reporting

Company Brief

Rio Tinto
Global mining and metals company that explores, mines, processes, and markets mineral resources including iron ore, aluminum, copper, and lithium. Supplies raw materials to industries worldwide across energy, infrastructure, transportation, and manufacturing.
Industry: Mining & Metals
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Founded: 1873
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