Technical Process and R&D Director (Platinum- smelting/refining/furnaces)

SUMMARY:
We have an Exciting opportunity for a R&D and Technical Process Director in the Precious Metal smelting sector, Alabama, USA

POSITION INFO:

This opportunity is for candidates willing to relocate to Alabama, USA

 

Overview of the R&D and Technical Process Director Role:

• Report to Plant Manager
• Responsible for providing process, metallurgical, and chemical engineering solutions to improve the overall process flow and yields of precious metals through the plasma arc smelting and top blown rotary (TBRC) process.
• Further, this position will make recommendations on paths forward regarding operational efficiency, changes or enhancements to the current operating practices, and disposition and use of sampled materials.
• Work closely with the commercial business development team and lead the R&D efforts to evaluate new processes and business opportunities.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Knowledgeable of refining and concentrating precious metal percentages in molten material
• Implementing and supporting process improvement action plans
• Monitoring and providing technical guidance on all plasma arc smelting and TBRC activities
• Leadership of all research and development efforts to evaluate potential new business opportunities
• Troubleshooting operational issues in the plasma arc smelting and TBRC area
• Developing best practices and standards through data analysis and experiences
• Evaluation of current operational status throughout the facility, and implement changes as appropriate

 

Qualifications:

• Must have experience with platinum (non-neg)
• Graduate-level degree required, preferably Chemical Engineering, Metallurgy, or comparable (Master’s accepted; PhD preferred)
• Multi-year experience in smelting or refining precious metals and/or TBRC furnaces
• Strong candidates will have experience in smelting, high-temperature processing of precious metals, plasma arc, TBRC operations, slag compositions, refractories, furnace design, oxy-fuel combustion, and combustion systems.
• Demonstrated effective teamwork skills
• Willing to take initiative and work proactively to increase PGM yield
• Ability to lead TBRC and plasma arc team and set direction for operations
• Strong project management skills
• Must be self-motivated, inquisitive, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment
• Must have good critical process thinking skills and working application of Lean Principles
• Must enjoy keeping abreast of the latest technology trends and have the ability to apply these technologies to the business and business problems where appropriate

 

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