Project Metallurgist – Mill

Nyrstar is a leading global multi-metals company, producing significant quantities of essential
resources - zinc and lead, as well as other metals such as silver, gold and copper. We are present
across the globe with Mining and Smelting Operations in North America, South America, Europe and
Australia and our Corporate Headquarters is located in Zurich, Switzerland. Nyrstar employs over
7,000 people over five continents and is listed on NYSE Euronext Brussels under the symbol NYR.
www.nyrstar.com
Project Metallurgist – Mill
Overview of the role:
Reporting to the Processing Manager, the purpose of this role is to provide metallurgical support to the zinc
mines located in both Gordonsville and Strawberry Plains in Tennessee
Main tasks and responsibilities
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Maintain regular accurate metallurgical accounting
Monitor circuit performance determining improvement strategy through plant and lab test work.
Provide technical support to the metallurgy and operations department aiding and leading direction of
plant operating philosophy for both people and equipment.
Various specific projects involving metallurgical input
Reagent optimization involving dosing requirements, dosing points, appropriate use of specific chemicals
Plant and lab test work as well as providing as a backup analyst for both the (ETN) and (MTN) labs.
Development of metallurgical procedures for both operations team and metallurgy department
Maintain high level of accuracy in plant scales.
Interact with other departments, e.g. mining, technical services, environmental, safety, to move toward a
common goal
Qualifications and Experience
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Minimum 2 years’ experience
Degree in metallurgical engineering
Competencies
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Demonstrated communication and reporting skills
Demonstrated knowledge of mineral processing and process units
Demonstrated knowledge of process accounting
Good verbal and written communication skills
Willingness to provide technical input
Ability to work on and manage at multiple levels and multiple directives within the processing unit
organization.
How do I apply?
Please send your resume to [email protected] quoting “Project Engineer”. Applications
close Sunday February 1 2015.
We encourage you to apply separately to all of the positions that interest you. Your application will be
kept for one year from the date it is sent.
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines (NTM) does not accept unsolicited resumes from professional search firms
or agencies. Unless specifically stated, no agency or firm represents NTM. Resumes submitted
unsolicited will not be considered. Additionally, NTM will not be responsible for any fees arising
from the use of resumes submitted by search firms who do not have a current Placement Fee
Agreement with Nyrstar

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