Metallurgical Engineer I at The Doe Run Company in Boss, Missouri

Job Description:

Are you looking for an entry level Metallurgist position? The Doe Run Company is seeking a Metallurgist I to provide technical support for the recycling operations to maximize metal recovery while being mentored and guided by a senior metallurgist. This position is located at the Buick Resource Recycling Facility in Boss, MO near the beautiful Mark Twain National Forest.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor and optimize process performance, including sampling procedures, on-stream analysis, size reduction, and reagent utilization.


• Coordinate collection, analysis and distribution of technical data among staff and mill employees.


• Communicate process, procedures, conditions, and status to mill staff.


• In collaboration with production staff, troubleshoot issues related to processing and provide technical support.


• Other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience:

• 1 year or less experience.


• Bachelor’s Degree in Metallurgical Engineering or related field.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong computer skills and data analytics, including with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.).


• Understanding of metallurgical pyro processes or ability to learn on the job  and strong understanding of material, mechanical and energy balances.


• Strong communication & presentation skills.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to work in outdoor weather conditions, wear PPE including but not limited to respirator, eye protection, hearing protection, and foot protection.


• Occasionally work near moving mechanical parts. 


• Frequently required to work in extreme heat (non-weather).


• Occasionally required to work in confined spaces, wet, humid conditions (non-weather), vibration, working at heights of 4’ or more with fall protection. 


• Occasionally exposed to loud noise.


• Regularly required to talk, hear, and walk. Frequently required to sit, stand, reach with hands or make repetitive movement. 


• Occasionally required to feel objects, grasp, push, stoop, kneel, climb or balance.


• Rarely required to drive and move up and down.


• Requires clarity of vision at 20ft or more, 20 inches or less, three-dimensional vision-ability to judge distance and space relationships, precise hand-eye coordination, ability to identify and distinguish colors.


• Requires concentrated attention.


• Occasionally required to lift up to 50 pounds. Rarely required to lift up to 75 pounds.

Based in St. Louis, The Doe Run Company is a privately held natural resources company and one of the largest integrated lead producers in the Western Hemisphere. Dedicated to environmentally responsible mineral and metal production, Doe Run has facilities in Missouri, Washington and Arizona and operates one of the world's largest, single-site lead recycling facilities, located in Boss, MO.  Using innovative mining techniques, Doe Run skillfully taps one of the largest lead deposits in the world.

As stewards of the mineral resources in our care, we strive to provide premium services and products to people who share our belief in enhancing the quality of life. You may view our sustainability report located at http://sustainability.doerun.com/.

All health and welfare benefits as well as 401K are effective on your start date!  In addition, we offer tuition reimbursement to help you grow and develop within our organization with ample opportunities for advancement.

The Doe Run Company is an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all areas, including but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, selection, training, education, compensation, benefits, promotion, job transfer, upgrading, separation and recall regardless of the individual's race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, and/or other protected categories under all Federal, State, and local laws. For more information, please click on the following links: About the EEO law and EEO law supplement.

Experience

Required

• 1 year(s): 1 year or less of Metallurgical experience.

Education

Required

• Bachelors or better in Metallurgical Engineering or related field

Skills

Required

• Microsoft Office

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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