**Responsibilities**:- Help with the set-up of our precious metals' recovery and refining laboratory and systems- Manage and supervise day-to-day recovery and refining operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols, quality standards, and regulatory requirements- Monitor and optimize the performance of recovery and refining processes, identifying opportunities for efficiency improvements and cost savings- Collaborate with the laboratory team to develop and implement refining procedures that maximise precious metals recovery while minimising environmental impact- Continuously evaluate and update equipment, technologies, and methods to enhance the recovery and refining process- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production, quality control, business development and marketing to resolve any analytical or quality-related issues- Maintain and calibrate (if necessary) laboratory equipment to ensure accurate and reliable results- Ensure the development and implementation of quality control procedures, protocols and standard operating procedures (SOPs)- Document and maintain comprehensive and accurate records of laboratory experiments, results, and observations- Organize and maintain operating data that can be used to predict and avoid future processing problems as the performance of the plant is refined over time- Actively involved in the process of determining proportions of precious metals scraps- Provide technical expertise, execution and recovery/ refining solutions by analysing materials and its data for accuracy and consistency- Execute and validate analytical methods for the identification, quantification and characterisation of precious metals scraps including gold, silver, platinum, palladium and rhodium- Determine the purity and composition of precious metals samples and compare them against established standards and regulations- Oversee the quality control process, conduct regular inspections, and implement corrective actions as necessary to maintain product quality and purity- Analyse and verify the precious metal content in various materials. Evaluate and interpret analytical data, ensuring accuracy and precision in measurements and reporting- Monitor and manage inventory levels of raw materials, chemicals, and consumables required for the recovery and refining processes- Prepare regular reports, analyse production data, metal yields, costs, and trends, and present findings to the senior management- Develop and implement inventory control measures to ensure accurate tracking and minimize losses- Provide weekly reporting to senior management team on all recovery, refining and metallurgical process and/or test in progress- Develop safety awareness and safety culture- Implement and enforce safety protocols, conduct regular safety training, and investigate and report incidents promptly- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations related to recovery and refining processes, hazardous materials handling, and workplace safety- Stay updated on industry trends, technological advancements, and regulatory changes relevant to the precious metals recovery and refining business- Provide training, assessment and documentation for all refining, recovery and metallurgical work completed in support of the cross-function teams**Job Requirements**:- Proven experience of more than 5 years working in the precious metals recovery industry, demonstrating expertise in recovery and refining processes and technologies- Minimum Bachelor's degree qualification in either Chemical Engineering, Material Science, Metallurgy or its related field- In-depth experience, knowledge, and background in processing precious metals recovery, refining and metallurgy- Ability to work with a multi-cultural team environment and excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication- Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data, analyse trends, and make data-driven decisions- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively present information to diverse audiences- Strong knowledge of environmental regulations and best practices in hazardous materials handling- Must be willing to work overtime whenever necessary- Analytical and critical thinking with an open mind for creativity- Commitment to safety and compliance, with a track record of promoting and maintaining a safe work environment- Strong communications skills to interface and relate to the different strata in the organisation and culture- Possess high degree of integrity and responsibility- Must be able to lift heavy weights (up to 20 kg) unaided as you will be required to handle tasks such as setting up laboratory equipment**Other Information**:- Working Location: Pekan Nenas, Johor Bahru- Job type: Permanent, Full-time- Working hours: Mon to Fri, 9am to 6pm- Salary: RM8,000 to RM10,000Vault Personnel Pte LtdEA Licence No: 20C0275Tan Li YenRegistra
