Senior Metallurgist  [Feb.16, 2010]

Location: UK

Wardrop, A Tetra Tech Company is a multi-disciplined engineering and consulting firm that provides innovative solutions for the natural resource management, energy, and infrastructure markets globally. Wardrop is a subsidiary of Tetra Tech (NASDAQ: TTEK), a leading provider of consulting, engineering, program management, construction and technical services. The combined companies have more than 10,000 employees worldwide and capabilities that span the entire project lifecycle.

We are currently looking to recruit an experienced Senior Metallurgist to be based in our Swindon office in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct the metallurgical team in the UK.
• Provide project management and senior technical participation in process development for base metal and/or precious metal mining projects.
• Actively seek Business Development opportunities in line with the Mining division strategy.

Requirements

• Minimum B.Sc or B.A. in chemical/metallurgical engineering or mineral Processing.
• Demonstrated track record in metallurgy at manager level.
• Strong technical skills, supplemented with extensive project delivery and project management experience in the field of process development for mining projects.
• Preference will be given to candidates with base metal and/or precious metal background.
• Potash experience would be advantageous.
• Experience of working in a Consultancy environment would be advantageous.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential for effective leadership and report preparation activities.
• Demonstrate excellent negotiation and influencing skills.
• Registered as P.Eng / C.Eng.

Wardrop has been named one of Canada's Top 100 Employers on eight occasions, and values the strengths and contributions of our employees above all else. We offer competitive salaries, an excellent compensation and benefits programs, and value a balance in work and life. Our projects are challenging and our people are key to our success!

For further information, or to apply for one of our many other available positions, please visit us online at: www.wardrop.com

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Wardrop is an equal opportunity employer.

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