Metallurgist at African Foundries Limited

African Foundries Limited (AFL) was established to support the accelerating growth in Nigeria by making the country self-reliant for steel rebars and eliminating its dependence on imported rebars. AFL is set up to reach a 0.5 million ton per year capacity for high-strength rebars and allied products.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Metallurgist

Location: Ogijo, Ogun
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Conducting research to develop new alloys and to test the properties of metals
• Designing, coordinating, and conducting experiments to study the properties and characteristics of metals and alloys
• Interpreting data from experiments to understand the properties of metal and the effects of various processes on these properties
• Applying knowledge of metallurgy to solve problems in manufacturing and to improve metalworking processes
• Developing and modifying test procedures and standards
• Consulting with other engineers and manufacturing personnel to clarify or resolve problems, and to develop or modify designs
• Conducting failure analysis to determine the cause of metal failures and to recommend corrective actions
• Develop new methods of processing metals to improve their strength, durability, and performance.
• Work with other scientists and engineers to develop new alloys.
• Provide technical advice to engineers and other professionals on the use of different metals and alloys.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of advances in metallurgical science and technology.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
• Work with production teams to improve manufacturing processes.
• Documenting test results, procedures, and recommendations for future reference
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, developments, and regulatory changes
• Ensuring adherence to health and safety regulations and standards in all metallurgical processes and testing
• Conduct tests on metals to determine their properties and characteristics.
• Analyze test results and prepare detailed reports.

Qualifications

• BSc / HND in Metallurgy, Materials Science or a related field.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work in a team and collaborate with other professionals.
• Proven work experience as a Metallurgist or similar role.
• Deep understanding of the properties and characteristics of metals and alloys.
• Proficiency in using scientific and analytical equipment.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail

Application Deadline 30th November, 2024.