Metallurgist Jobs
Metallurgist jobs are open across aerospace, defense, automotive, mining, and materials manufacturing, at every level from entry-level lab technician to senior and principal, with specializations in physical metallurgy, failure analysis, and process metallurgy. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Position Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
Would you like to have a career with a collaborative, diverse, and dynamic mining company? We have an exciting opportunity for you! Our people division is growing, and we are looking for a Metallurgist to join our team at the Phoenix Mine, located in Battle Mountain, NV. At Nevada Gold Mines, our vision is to be the world’s most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and operating the best assets with the best people. We are committed to a safe work environment sending every person home safe and healthy every day and leaving a sustainable legacy on our host communities.
Responsibilities
- Oversee day-to-day metallurgical operations of the heap leach pad, including ore stacking, solution application, and drain-down management
- Monitor and optimize leach recovery through reagent dosing, solution chemistry control, and drip emitter/sprinkler system management
- Conduct metallurgical test programs (column leach, bottle roll) and interpret results to inform operational decisions
- Develop and maintain metallurgical mass balances, recovery forecasts, and monthly performance reports for management and regulatory submissions
- Collaborate with mine planning and geology teams on ore characterization, grade control, and lift scheduling to maximize leach pad efficiency
- Support water management activities including process water balancing, tailings facility technical support, and water purification/evaporation functions
- Ensure compliance with environmental permits, site standards, and HSE requirements; participate in audits and regulatory inspections
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science degree in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering or equivalent Process-related degree required
- Hands-on practical application and process optimization
- Ability to research, analyze information and draw conclusions, and take action to resolve operational, environmental issues, permit compliance, and problem resolution from an operating plan status required
- Proficiency in multiple software application and network platforms highly preferred
- Experience in manipulating and analyzing large datasets programmatically is highly preferred
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills required
What We Can Offer You
- A comprehensive compensation package including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks, a 401k retirement plan with employer contribution, paid time off, company-sponsored medical clinics, company match share purchase program, and much more!
- Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
- Opportunities to grow and learn with the industry colleagues are endless.
- Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.
- Nevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
About us
Our mission is to be the world’s most valued gold and copper mining business. We are committed to partnering with our host countries and communities to transform their natural resources into tangible benefits and mutual prosperity. Barrick is a leading global mining, exploration and development company. With one of the largest portfolios of world-class and life-long gold and copper assets in the industry - including six of the world's Tier One gold mines - Barrick's operations and projects span 18 countries and five continents. Barrick is also the largest gold producer in the United States. We create real, long-term value for all stakeholders through responsible mining, strong partnerships, and a disciplined approach to growth. Barrick shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "B" and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "ABX".
About The Team
Nevada Gold Mines (NGM) is a joint venture between Barrick (61.5%) and Newmont (38.5%) that combined our significant assets across Nevada in 2019 to create the single largest gold-producing complex in the world. NGM produces approximately 3.5 million ounces of gold a year. The massive mining operation comprises eight mines along with their associated infrastructure and processing facilities and hosts three of Barrick’s Tier One assets: Carlin, Cortez, and Turquoise Ridge. At NGM, our mission is to be the world’s most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and owning the best assets, with the best people, to deliver sustainable returns for our owners and partners.
Position Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
Would you like to have a career with a collaborative, diverse, and dynamic mining company? We have an exciting opportunity for you! Our people division is growing, and we are looking for a Metallurgist to join our team at the Phoenix Mine, located in Battle Mountain, NV. At Nevada Gold Mines, our vision is to be the world’s most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and operating the best assets with the best people. We are committed to a safe work environment sending every person home safe and healthy every day and leaving a sustainable legacy on our host communities.
Responsibilities
- Oversee day-to-day metallurgical operations of the heap leach pad, including ore stacking, solution application, and drain-down management
- Monitor and optimize leach recovery through reagent dosing, solution chemistry control, and drip emitter/sprinkler system management
- Conduct metallurgical test programs (column leach, bottle roll) and interpret results to inform operational decisions
- Develop and maintain metallurgical mass balances, recovery forecasts, and monthly performance reports for management and regulatory submissions
- Collaborate with mine planning and geology teams on ore characterization, grade control, and lift scheduling to maximize leach pad efficiency
- Support water management activities including process water balancing, tailings facility technical support, and water purification/evaporation functions
- Ensure compliance with environmental permits, site standards, and HSE requirements; participate in audits and regulatory inspections
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science degree in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering or equivalent Process-related degree required
- Hands-on practical application and process optimization
- Ability to research, analyze information and draw conclusions, and take action to resolve operational, environmental issues, permit compliance, and problem resolution from an operating plan status required
- Proficiency in multiple software application and network platforms highly preferred
- Experience in manipulating and analyzing large datasets programmatically is highly preferred
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills required
What We Can Offer You
- A comprehensive compensation package including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks, a 401k retirement plan with employer contribution, paid time off, company-sponsored medical clinics, company match share purchase program, and much more!
- Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
- Opportunities to grow and learn with the industry colleagues are endless.
- Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.
- Nevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
About us
Our mission is to be the world’s most valued gold and copper mining business. We are committed to partnering with our host countries and communities to transform their natural resources into tangible benefits and mutual prosperity. Barrick is a leading global mining, exploration and development company. With one of the largest portfolios of world-class and life-long gold and copper assets in the industry - including six of the world's Tier One gold mines - Barrick's operations and projects span 18 countries and five continents. Barrick is also the largest gold producer in the United States. We create real, long-term value for all stakeholders through responsible mining, strong partnerships, and a disciplined approach to growth. Barrick shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "B" and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "ABX".
About The Team
Nevada Gold Mines (NGM) is a joint venture between Barrick (61.5%) and Newmont (38.5%) that combined our significant assets across Nevada in 2019 to create the single largest gold-producing complex in the world. NGM produces approximately 3.5 million ounces of gold a year. The massive mining operation comprises eight mines along with their associated infrastructure and processing facilities and hosts three of Barrick’s Tier One assets: Carlin, Cortez, and Turquoise Ridge. At NGM, our mission is to be the world’s most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and owning the best assets, with the best people, to deliver sustainable returns for our owners and partners.
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Barrick Gold Corporation3
- Molex3
- Nevada Gold Mines3
- Albemarle2
- Jobot2
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing12
- Mining & Natural Resources7
- Automotive3
- Consulting & Professional Services3
- Distribution & Wholesale3
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in metallurgist jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in metallurgical engineering, materials science, or a closely related field
- Hands-on experience with metallurgical failure analysis and root cause investigation
- Proficiency with SEM, EDS, XRD, and optical microscopy characterization techniques
- Knowledge of heat treatment processes, alloy selection, and microstructure interpretation
- Familiarity with industry specifications such as ASTM, AMS, MIL-SPEC, or equivalent standards
- Experience with process metallurgy, corrosion analysis, or welding metallurgy in an industrial setting
Tips for Your Metallurgist Job Search
Tailor your resume to the sector
Aerospace and defense metallurgist roles emphasize NADCAP compliance and alloy certification work, while mining and minerals roles prioritize ore processing and hydrometallurgy. Reframe the same experience using the terminology the target sector actually uses in its job postings.
Highlight failure analysis case studies
Employers screening metallurgist candidates almost always ask about fractography and root cause analysis. Pull two or three specific failure investigation examples onto your resume with the material, failure mode, and corrective action you identified, even if the project was internal or academic.
List your characterization equipment by name
SEM, EDS, XRD, optical microscopy, and hardness testing systems are often used as keyword filters in applicant tracking systems. Name the specific instruments and software you have hands-on hours with rather than writing generic phrases like 'materials characterization experience.'
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists metallurgist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a technical pre-screen answer on heat treatment
Most metallurgist phone screens open with a heat treatment scenario, asking you to walk through annealing, quenching, or tempering decisions for a specific alloy. Rehearse a concise answer tied to a real material system you have worked with so you do not stumble on a question that is nearly universal.
Negotiate with process knowledge, not just title
When discussing compensation, reference the specific alloy families, specifications, or qualification work you own that the team cannot easily replace. Concrete process ownership, such as holding a particular AMS or MIL-SPEC qualification, is a stronger negotiating anchor than years of experience alone.
Metallurgist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most metallurgists?
The companies hiring the most metallurgists right now include Barrick Gold Corporation, Molex, and Nevada Gold Mines, with the largest share of openings in Nevada, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Demand tends to be highest at aerospace primes, defense contractors, and integrated mining and metals companies.
How many metallurgist jobs are remote?
About 3% of metallurgist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting the hands-on lab and plant floor nature of most roles. The sub-areas most likely to allow remote or hybrid arrangements are failure analysis review, technical writing, specification development, and materials consulting work that does not require direct access to equipment.
How do you become a metallurgist?
You become a metallurgist by earning a bachelor's degree in metallurgical engineering, materials science, or a closely related engineering discipline, then building hands-on lab experience through internships, co-ops, or entry-level roles focused on characterization or process work. Gaining exposure to a specific industry sector, such as aerospace, mining, or automotive, and learning the relevant specifications and standards for that sector sharpens your candidacy significantly.
Can you get hired as a metallurgist without direct experience?
You can get hired into an entry-level metallurgist role without direct industry experience if your academic background includes hands-on lab coursework in characterization, heat treatment, or materials testing. Employers in manufacturing and mining are especially open to new graduates who can demonstrate practical familiarity with SEM or XRD equipment, knowledge of a relevant alloy system, and the ability to read and apply ASTM or similar standards.
What does the metallurgist interview process look like?
The metallurgist interview process typically starts with a recruiter or HR phone screen covering your background and the role, followed by a technical phone or video interview where a hiring manager asks about failure analysis methodology, heat treatment decisions, or characterization techniques you have used. Finalists usually complete an on-site or virtual panel interview with engineers and sometimes a practical exercise, such as interpreting a micrograph or walking through a failure case, before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to metallurgist jobs?
You can find and apply to metallurgist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the listings to find roles that match your background, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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