Senior Metallurgist

**Company Description**
SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 97,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

To perform the role of metallurgist within the division. The responsibilities and authorities of the metallurgist in relation to post requirements of managerial, technical, and key support personal.
- The incumbent will lead and control all activities of staff and liaise with all relevant departments needed for the efficient execution of projects.
- Data processing / control, reporting of testwork according to company guidelines with mínimal input from the line manager and report writing.
- Creating the context for the work within which certain objectives need to be achieved, implies the planning and structuring of task achievements over a period that ranges from 1 week to 3 months.
- Responsible for monitoring of consumable levels and expenses in conjunction with the divisional manager.
- Evaluation of results and interpretation.
- The position often takes on the role of coach and instructor to explain how the work should be performed.
- Management, training and direction of subordinates in quality, testwork methodology, safety and time management.
- Meet company targets with respect to turnover and quality.
- Assist with the planning, setup, commissioning and operation of continuous pilot plant campaigns.
- Formatting, editing and setting up of forms required to record laboratory testwork results and data.
- Responsible for the effective and appropriate use of equipment, facilities and good housekeeping.
- Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
- Perform any other reasonable task as assigned by direct line manager.

**Qualifications** Education**
- B.Sc in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or Metallurgy.

**Experience**
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in flotation

**Additional Information**
- Good people and communication skills.
- Thorough
- Attention to detail
- Accurate
- Teamwork