Metallurgist

Gerdau's Selkirk facility, originally build in 1907, is a leading North American steel producer.  They process over 400,000 tons of scrap automobiles, bridges, and more every year to produce some of the cleanest recycled steel in the world.   Gerdau supports over 700 vendors across the province with many more outside of it, serving as the key player in Western Canada's steel hub.  With this impressive capacity, they are Selkirk's largest employer and draw complementary businesses to the city.   They work closely with these complementary companies, contributing to competitive advantages, driving economic growth, and forming the foundation of our steel ecosystem.  Gerdau is an equal opportunity employer that offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to grow with a world-class, multinational company. 

Reporting to the Quality Manager, you will be responsible for assisting with reducing costs and improving quality and customer satisfaction.   You will be able to conduct metallurgical investigations for in house and customer issues and be able to perform plant wide trials using problem-solving techniques for continuous improvement.

Preferred credentials should include:

- A minimum of 5 years of experience in a steelmaking environment

- A BSc. degree in metallurgy or material science

- A strong working knowledge of metallurgy and an understanding of steel manufacturing and techniques used in the melting, casting of molten steel and/or modern rolling practice

- A thorough knowledge of IS9001 Quality System

- Formal problem-solving training such as Six Sigma

Our successful candidate will possess:

- Strong leadership and team management abilities

- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

- The ability to independently apply metallurgical fundamentals to the continuous improvement efforts of production and maximize the efficiency of the overall operation

Gerdau offers excellent benefits including:

- Medical and Prescription

- Dental

- Vision

- Defined Contribution RRSP/RPP

- Basic Life/Accidental Life Insurance

- Health Advocate Services

- Employee Assistance Program

- Tuition Reimbursment Program

Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants of employment.  It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee and applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citzenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability or other legally protected status.   All external applicants must be legally eligible to work immediately in the country of hire without current or future sponsorship.