Senior Metallurgist - Callao

Description

Job Summary: Coordinate and execute flotation tests, verify equipment, maintain an orderly laboratory, comply with safety standards, prepare reagents, and report results. Key Highlights: 1. Coordination and execution of metallurgical flotation tests. 2. Equipment maintenance and compliance with laboratory safety standards. 3. Identification of non-conformities and proposals for improvement. **Company Description** SGS is a Swiss multinational company and the world leader in inspection, verification, testing, and certification services for products and services, with over 2,600 offices and laboratories worldwide. In Peru, we operate across most economic sectors—including mining, agriculture, and fisheries—forming part of the value chain for their products and services. **Job Description** * Coordinate and execute flotation tests, reporting to the Laboratory Supervisor. * Verify equipment calibration status and operational readiness. * Maintain laboratory order, cleanliness, and compliance with laboratory safety standards. * Schedule work according to project priorities. * Prepare reagents and standards for testing. * Conduct metallurgical flotation tests in accordance with established procedures and instructions. * Perform necessary quality controls during test execution. * Report required data and information for result evaluation in the designated records for each process. * Participate in developing analytical techniques or methods for new determinations. * Identify non-conformities or opportunities for improvement and propose corrective actions specific to assigned activities. **Requirements** **EDUCATION** Metallurgical Engineer, Chemical Engineer, or related degree. **SPECIALIZATION / CERTIFICATIONS** Metallurgy. **EXPERIENCE** More than 2 years of experience in laboratory flotation testing (Pb, Cu, Zn, Mo, etc.) at rougher, kinetic, TCA, and TCC stages. **KNOWLEDGE** General knowledge of mineral processing. Office software: Windows environment, Excel. Languages: English. Metallurgical testing techniques. Good laboratory practices, ISO 9001 and ISO/IEC 17025 standards. Strong communication skills, assertiveness, teamwork, and results orientation. **Additional Information** * Formal employment contract from day one. * Statutory Life Insurance. * Ongoing training opportunities. * Corporate partnership agreements.