Metallurgical/Chemical Engineer

$94,000 - $175,000/Yr

Zinc Resources - Victoria, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Onsite - Victoria, TX

About the position

The Metallurgical Engineer at Zinc Resources will leverage their expertise in metallurgy to oversee the extraction, processing, and refinement of materials in the Electric Arc Furnace, specifically focusing on producing Waelz Zinc Oxide and Waelz Iron Products. This role emphasizes operational efficiency, quality assurance, and safety within metallurgical processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for processing Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) dust to increase throughput, improve quality/process capability, reduce costs, and enhance safety.
• Lead investigations into continual quality and productivity improvements.
• Troubleshoot and guide plant operations in day-to-day targets and performance.
• Support Supervisors in daily activities, including on-call responses to restore flow and developing/implementing countermeasures to prevent problem reoccurrences.
• Apply engineering principles and company policies and procedures, analyze data or situations, and exercise judgment to recommend solutions to solve problems.
• Participate across the business to identify and share company-wide best practices and advise the priorities for business excellence.
• Utilize appropriate tools/methodology to plan resources and ensure timely completion.
• Demonstrate a positive, upbeat attitude and energy level towards teammates, peers, and customers.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Requirements

• A minimum Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical or Chemical Engineering is required, with a Master's degree being a plus.
• 1 - 5 years' experience/internship in a Metallurgical or Chemical Engineering field preferred.
• Familiarity with carbo-thermal, metallurgical redox reactions, Boudouard Reaction, and effect on calcium ions to silicon ions ratio in High-Temperature Metal Recovery preferred.
• Solid understanding of how to use Excel for calculations and data analysis.
• Ability to learn rapidly, follow directions, and acquire acceptable work habits such as punctuality, skill, neatness, and dependability.
• Ability to read and interpret gauges/dials and make competent decisions related to processing equipment.
• Communicate effectively in English and read, understand, and convey work instructions and assignments.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently, with a strong self-motivated attitude.
• Proactive approach with a focus on innovation and creativity in problem-solving.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with metallurgical processes in an industrial setting.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and practices in a manufacturing environment.