Subgerente de Laboratorio de Minerales (Oro y Metalurgia)

About the role

The position supports the Laboratory Manager in overseeing a mineral chemical laboratory that serves the mining and metallurgical industry. The role is based in León, Nicaragua and requires on‑site presence, with a special work schedule aligned to client needs.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in the operational management of the laboratory to meet contractual obligations and client expectations.
• Supervise chemical analyses of mineral and metallurgical samples, ensuring result quality and reliability.
• Manage human, technical and financial resources to achieve key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Monitor staff performance, productivity and safety, and act as interim Laboratory Manager when needed.
• Review daily operational and analytical data to guarantee quality standards and delivery timelines.
• Oversee budgets, inventories, consumables and other resources required for efficient laboratory operation.
• Coordinate administrative and personnel matters with General Management and Human Resources.
• Maintain effective communication with mining clients, fostering strong relationships and addressing issues promptly.
• Identify continuous‑improvement opportunities to optimise processes, productivity and analytical outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with corporate safety, occupational health, environmental and quality standards.

Required profile

• University degree in Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Chemistry or a related field.
• Proven experience supervising or managing mineral chemical laboratories in the mining or metallurgical sector.
• Demonstrated experience in gold processing or similar extraction techniques.
• Hands‑on experience with chemical analysis of minerals, sample preparation and quality control in mining operations.
• Experience in operational administration, KPI management and budget control.
• Knowledge of quality, safety, occupational health and environmental management systems.

Required skills

• Chemical analysis of minerals
• Sample preparation techniques
• Quality control procedures
• KPI monitoring and reporting
• Budget management
• Quality management systems
• Occupational health and safety management
• Environmental management practices