Smelter Process Engineer

Smelter Process Engineer

Permanent

About Heraeus

Making displays foldable? Helping hearts beat with medical innovations? Or breathing new life into precious metals? As a family-owned global technology group we help our customers to always being one step ahead.

About Heraeus Precious Metals

With more than 350 years of experience in precious metals processing, Heraeus Precious Metals is the world's leading provider of innovative products and services, such as precious metals trading and recycling. Our products are used in a wide range of industries, for example to reduce climate killers such as nitrous oxide and methane and in the form of pharmaceutical ingredients for the treatment of cancer.

Our innovative strength is driven by our 3,000 employees in more than 15 countries, who work passionately with our partners to develop pioneering and sustainable solutions.

We are aware of our responsibility towards people and the environment and have set ourselves ambitious CO₂ targets. Sustainability is at the heart of all our business activities.

Smelter Process Engineer
The Shift Engineer is responsible for supervising the operation of a large electric arc smelter, overseeing the shift leads, and ensuring operational excellence and safety during their designated shifts. This role acts as a critical link between the shift team and higher management, specifically reporting to the Furnace Manager.

Your Role & Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage the operation of the electric arc smelter.
• Conduct routine checks and maintenance to prevent and address mechanical and electrical anomalies.
• Take swift and decisive action in implementing corrective measures to ensure continuity and efficiency of the smelting process.
• Serve as the senior point of communication for shift members, addressing concerns, and facilitating effective information flow between management and the shift team.
• Promote and ensure the adherence to safety protocols to minimize risks and accidents.
• Identify training needs and opportunities for team members to enhance skills and performance.
• Initiate and lead continuous improvement projects to enhance operational efficiencies and cost-effectiveness.
• Inspect work areas to maintain cleanliness, safety, compliance with environmental standards.

What is required for this role:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related field).
• Proven experience in managing large-scale industrial operations, preferably in smelting or a related heavy industry.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate diverse teams.
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to respond effectively to emergencies and high-pressure situations.

Curious? Apply now!

We look forward to receiving your documents by reference code [[id]] via our online application portal - even if you don't meet all the requirements, but have good reasons why you are still the right fit for this role!

Any further questions?

Our Recruiting Team, Heraeus Precious Metals, is happy to assist you by email: [[cust_RecTeam]]. Or visit us at www.heraeus.com/careers.