METALLURGIST

Job Description

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OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE 

ZEME is seeking an experienced and practically oriented Metallurgist to support production, laboratory operations, quality control and process optimisation. The successful candidate will monitor alloy chemistry, support melting and casting operations, ensure product compliance with specifications, improve metal recovery and contribute to the development of new aluminium alloys and processes.

Main Duties And Responsibilities

• ..KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

   

  • Oversee the setup, organisation and equipping of the metallurgical laboratory.
  • Operate and maintain Optical Emission Spectroscopy (OES), XRF, pyrometry and other metal-analysis equipment, ensuring accurate testing, calibration and traceability.
  • Conduct chemical analysis of incoming raw materials, molten aluminium and finished products; verify alloy chemistry and recommend alloying additions or corrective actions.
  • Provide metallurgical support to melting, alloying, refining, holding and casting operations, including the preparation of alloy recipes and production specifications.
  • Identify suitable raw materials and alloying elements for the production of specified aluminium alloy grades.
  • Evaluate and classify incoming aluminium scrap, develop appropriate scrap blends, assist with sourcing suitable raw materials locally and internationally, and provide technical input to the development of customers for finished aluminium products.
  • Monitor impurities, metal recovery, dross generation and metallurgical yield, and recommend measures to improve process efficiency and reduce losses.
  • Investigate non-conforming products, process deviations and metallurgical defects; coordinate testing and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
  • Prepare Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), technical work instructions and quality-control procedures, and assist with training production personnel.
  • Support the maintenance and continuous improvement of ISO and internal Quality Management Systems, including Certificates of Analysis and technical records.
  • Provide technical oversight of laboratory activities and special-process controls, ensuring compliance with customer specifications, quality standards and applicable Health, Safety and Environmental procedures.
  • Assist with the technical evaluation and selection of laboratory, production and process equipment and present recommendations to management.
  • Provide technical advice on furnace refractory linings, melt-treatment practices and other metallurgical aspects of furnace operation.
  • Conduct research and development to improve aluminium recovery, alloy quality and existing processes, and support the development of new alloy grades and production methods.
  • Support the design and optimisation of metallurgical processes, production systems and future plant expansions.
  • Prepare and present routine activity reports, technical analyses and ad hoc reports to management.

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Candidate Profile

• …CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS 

  Essential 

  • University degree in Metallurgy, Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science/Engineering or a closely related discipline.
  • Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience in aluminium production, aluminium recycling, foundry operations or non-ferrous metallurgy.
  • Hands-on experience with Optical Emission Spectroscopy (OES), XRF or other metal-analysis equipment.
  • Good knowledge of aluminium alloys, alloy chemistry and metallurgical principles, with the ability to interpret analytical results and determine alloy corrections.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving and technical reporting skills.
  • Very good command of English and good computer skills, particularly Microsoft Excel.

   

  Desirable 

  • Experience with secondary aluminium, recycled feedstocks, scrap classification and blending.
  • Knowledge of aluminium casting alloys, melt treatment, fluxing, degassing, refining, dross formation and metal recovery.
  • Experience with ISO Quality Management Systems, Certificates of Analysis and technical product specifications.
  • Knowledge of pyrometry, furnace refractory systems and casting-quality investigations.
  • Greek language skills would be an advantage.
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Benefits

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  • 21 days of paid annual leave, in addition to applicable public holidays in the Republic of Cyprus.
  • Social Insurance and other statutory employment benefits in accordance with Cyprus legislation.
  • Full-time, stable employment within a growing Cyprus industrial company.
  • Professional and technical training, with opportunities for career development and progression.
  • Direct involvement in production, laboratory operations, quality control, process development and new product development.
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