Junior R&D Metallurgist on steel by-products

ArcelorMittal is the world’s largest steel producer. We use the most innovative technology to create the steels tomorrow’s world will be made of. Every day over 190,000 of our talented people, located in over 60 countries, push the boundaries of digitalization and use advanced technology to create a world that is stronger, faster and smarter. To help make this possible, they know they can depend on the support and training that a company of our scope and scale can provide. Create a new and better world with us.

The Sustainable Mining and By-Products Research Team is a dedicated and innovative group of experts focused on advancing sustainable practices in the steel and mining industry. Their diverse expertise encompasses environmental stewardship, tailings management, resource optimization, and the valorization of steel and mining by-products. By minimizing the environmental impact of steel production, reducing resource depletion, and promoting the efficient utilization of valuable by-products, the team aims to create a sustainable approach that balances the extraction of raw materials with the well-being of ecosystems and local communities.

Your role

We are seeking a junior Metallurgist specializing in steel by-products to join our Research and Development team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for conducting research, analysis, and testing of steel by-products to be able to either re-use them in the steel process or valorize them externally, tackling the current existing metallurgical roadblocks. Your main missions will be:

• Assist in conducting research, analysis, and testing with the aim of re-using or valorizing the steel by-products
• Assist in collaborating with suppliers and external partners to evaluate new materials, technologies, and methodologies for processing and utilizing steel by-products.
• Stay updated on industry trends, advancements in metallurgical technology, and regulatory requirements relevant to steel by-products.
• Design and oversee laboratory and field experiments
• Analyze and interpret research data to generate insights and recommendations.
• Develop and validate models for predicting the behavior and performance of the solutions designed
• Prepare technical reports, research papers, and presentations for internal and external audiences.
• Collaborate with internal teams to transfer research findings into practical applications and best practices.

This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize processes, surpass roadblocks and develop innovative solutions for the utilization of steel by-products.

Your profile

• Master degree or PhD in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, Mining Engineering or a related field
• A first experience would be appreciated
• Basic understanding of metallurgical principles, techniques, and methodologies applicable to steel by-products
• Able to challenge current technologies / propose new ideas to research on disruptive environmental solutions
• Experience in project management and management of stakeholders expectations.
• Advanced levels of English and Spanish
• Initiative, Adaptability, Results Oriented, Team Work, Technological Curiosity 

According to ArcelorMittal Global R&D values:

• You agree to comply with health and safety rules.
• You are respectful, transparent, honest and empathetic in your relationships. You honor your word and your commitments to others.
• You agree to behave consistently with the highest level of integrity.
• You strive to question your practices. with high expectations of yourself and others, You strive for a high level of quality and reliability in everything You do.
• You recognize that diversity, varied skills and fresh ideas make a group exponentially better in the pursuit of a common goal.
• You know that learning changes minds and lives, so You are committed to learning throughout your professional career and continually achieving the skills required and essential to your success.
• You are open to ideas that challenge conventions and stimulate innovation.

Join us and you will see that your work will help create renewable energy, impact major industries and boost economies. At ArcelorMittal, we'll help you create your world.

Attractive remuneration with stimulating career prospects in which eminent scientists and engineers evolve in a multicultural environment.