Job Title: Junior Metallurgist
Reporting to: Chief Metallurgist
Type of Contract: Permanent
Company overview:
Tungsten West plc is a mining development company focussed on the restarting of the world-class Hemerdon Tungsten-Tin mine located in South Devon, UK. The Company is the 100% owner of the previously producing Hemerdon mine, which is currently the 3rd largest tungsten resource in the world. With demand for strategic metals, including tungsten and tin, increasing rapidly due to their critical use in new technology, Tungsten West is focussed on meeting this demand by restarting production at Hemerdon in the next 12 months.
Join the team working on the mine re-start, being an integral member throughout the project re-build, commissioning/ramp-up and into production.
Job purpose:
Reporting to the Chief Metallurgist, the Junior Metallurgist will assist in optimising metal recovery and process performance while learning how metallurgist systems operate in practice. This hands-on role is suited to a fit, proactive, independent, safety-focused professional who thrives in a dynamic start-up environment.
Responsibilities:
- Monitor and analyse plant performance data
- Support metallurgical test work and process investigations
- Assist with reporting and metallurgical accounting
- Work closely with the Operations, Laboratory and Metallurgy teams
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and optimisation projects
- Contribute to safe and efficient plant operations
Skills & Qualifications:
Essentials:
- Degree in Extractive Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering or related discipline
- 0-2 years’ experience in mining, extractive metallurgy or process engineering
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Ability to work long days and weekends when required
- UK drivers’ licence
Desirable:
- Eligibility & Physical Requirements:
- Must have the legal right to work in the UK.
- The processing plant has 6 storeys and candidates will routinely be required to walk up and down stairs. Candidates must be able to perform this aspect of the role and be comfortable with heights.
- Must be able to work long hours (12-hour shifts)
- Must be capable of working safely in accordance with site health and safety requirements.
- Reasonable adjustments will be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010.
If you are interested in being part of the mine restart, apply with your CV today or contact [email protected] for more information.
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- This role is based at a mine site near Hemerdon, Plymouth, with no public transport links. Do you have a driving licence and access to your own vehicle?
Work Location: In person
