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First Quantum Minerals

Global producer of copper and nickel

Metallurgical Laboratory Professional

Inspection & TestConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeColón, Colón Province, PanamaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A technical degree, technologist qualification, or bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Applied Sciences, or a related technical discipline.
  • Basic knowledge of sampling principles, ore sample preparation techniques, laboratory testing, and data recording.
  • Commitment to safety, health, environmental, and community performance.
  • Attention to detail and ability to identify unusual process conditions and report deviations promptly.
  • Ability to complete shift logs, sampling records, and operational reports clearly and accurately.
  • Intermediate proficiency with computer tools, including Excel, data entry, and plant reporting tools.

Responsibilities

  • Perform metallurgical laboratory tests and prepare samples to support operations and technical projects.
  • Participate in sampling campaigns, plant studies, and metallurgical investigations.
  • Record results accurately and identify unusual process conditions promptly.
  • Support optimization, problem-solving, and continuous-improvement initiatives.
  • Keep laboratory equipment in good condition and assist with calibration and preventive maintenance.
  • Control consumables, reagents, samples, and spare parts.
  • Follow internal procedures and health, safety, and environmental standards.

Desired Qualifications

  • Previous experience in metallurgical, geological, analytical, mineral-processing, or industrial laboratories.
  • Knowledge of or exposure to mineral processing, flotation, comminution, particle-size analysis, or laboratory quality systems.
  • Willingness to learn more advanced technical systems and tools.
  • Proficiency in English.

About the Company

First Quantum Minerals

Global producer of copper and nickel

First Quantum Minerals operates global copper and nickel mining projects, with gold and cobalt as byproducts. It runs a portfolio of mines and mineral processing plants across four continents, and it employs about 20,000 people. The company uses technical, project management, engineering, construction, and operations expertise to develop and run complex mines and processing facilities, including tailings reprocessing and large-scale operations like Cobre Panama. Its goal is to become one of the world’s top copper producers and to deliver sustained value to employees, investors, and the communities hosting its operations.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Vancouver, Canada
Founded
1983

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