Senior Metallurgical Technologist

Founded in 2019, Brimstone is an innovative industrial startup with a proprietary, efficient, and deeply decarbonized process for producing Ordinary Portland Cement. We’re now growing our all-star team of sharp, mission-driven, collaborative professionals as we continue to refine our process and move towards construction of our first production facilities.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Metallurgical Technologist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading metallurgical projects, conducting advanced research, and providing technical expertise to support our manufacturing and product development processes, with a focus on mineral processing, pyrometallurgy, hydrometallurgy, and electrometallurgy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage metallurgical projects from conception to completion.

• Conduct advanced metallurgical research and development to improve product quality and performance.

• Analyze and interpret metallurgical data to provide technical recommendations.

• Develop and implement metallurgical testing protocols and procedures.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, production, and quality assurance, to resolve technical issues.

• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior metallurgical technologists and technicians.

• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.

• Prepare technical reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.

Specific Responsibilities:

Mineral Processing:

• Utilize equipment such as crushers, mills, flotation cells, and magnetic separators to process minerals.

• Apply techniques like quantitative evaluation of minerals by scanning electron microscope (QEMSCAN) and mineral liberation analysis (MLA) for process optimization.

• Conduct experiments to optimize grinding, flotation, and beneficiation processes.

Pyrometallurgy:

• Operate and manage high-temperature furnaces, including electric arc furnaces, rotary kilns, and fluidized-bed reactors.

• Implement techniques such as flash smelting and bath smelting to extract metals from ores.

• Conduct thermal analysis and modeling to improve process efficiency and metal recovery.

Hydrometallurgy:

• Utilize leaching reactors, including in-situ, heap, vat, tank, and autoclave leaching systems.

• Apply solvent extraction, ion exchange, and electrowinning techniques for metal recovery.

• Conduct experiments to optimize leaching conditions and metal purification processes.

Electrometallurgy:

• Operate electrolytic cells for metal extraction and refining, including electrowinning and electrorefining systems.

• Utilize equipment such as electric arc furnaces, induction furnaces, and plasma arc furnaces for electrothermal processes.

• Conduct electrochemical analysis to optimize electrode reactions and improve metal purity.

Data Collection and Management:

• Implement data acquisition systems to collect and monitor metallurgical process data.

• Utilize software tools for data analysis, statistical process control, and trend analysis.

• Ensure accurate and timely data reporting, documentation, and archiving.

• Develop and maintain databases for metallurgical data management.

• Apply data-driven approaches to optimize metallurgical processes and improve product quality.

• Collaborate with IT and data science teams to integrate advanced data analytics and machine learning techniques into metallurgical processes.

Key Focus Areas:

• Progress concepts collaboratively through to design.

• Oversee the detailed planning, fabrication, construction, and commissioning of bench and pilot scale equipment.

• Create detailed maintenance schedules for bench and pilot scale equipment.

• Oversee sample collection and analysis.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in metallurgical laboratory environment

• Strong knowledge of metallurgical processes, materials characterization, and failure analysis.

• Proficiency in using metallurgical software and laboratory equipment.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Additional Skills Required:

• Experience creating research plans, test plans, and sampling plans.

• Experience in various methods of construction and fabrication methods as well as various materials of construction.

• Experience in sampling methodology and data analytics.

• Proven mentorship skills and the ability to effectively disseminate knowledge to people of all different knowledge and skill levels.

Compensation, Benefits, and Perks

• Salary range for this role is $125,000 to 145,000 per year

• Company equity

• 401k retirement plan with 3% company contribution

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents

• Mental health benefits

• Generous paid time off policy

• 12-weeks of parental leave

• A fun, diverse, and talented team focused on making the biggest impact possible on climate change

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Our Commitment to Diversity

Brimstone is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace. We seek to build a unique team of individuals and create an environment where all backgrounds and experiences are respected and appreciated. We credit our success to the values that we uphold, and to the different perspectives each team member brings every day.  We would never intentionally discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability status, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal or state law. 

We strive to provide an inclusive candidate experience. If there are any reasonable accommodations that you may need during the interview process, please let us know.