GATESOURCE HR

| Full time

Project Manager (Gallium / Metals / Extraction) LATAM

Medellin,

Colombia

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with experience in Semiconductor Grade to lead the development and operation of a high-purity gallium extraction and refining project.

This role is positioned within a strategic critical materials supply chain supporting semiconductor and advanced electronics markets. The successful candidate will have deep expertise in ultra-high-purity metal recovery, precision refining technologies, and stringent quality and export compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the execution and operational management of a semiconductor-grade gallium extraction and refining project.

  • Oversee high-purity metal recovery processes, ensuring product specifications meet advanced electronics standards.

  • Manage solvent extraction and ion exchange purification circuits for ultra-low impurity control.

  • Implement rigorous quality control systems capable of maintaining parts-per-million (ppm) impurity thresholds.

  • Ensure full compliance with applicable US and EU export regulations, quality standards, and traceability requirements.

  • Coordinate integration of gallium recovery streams within existing alumina refinery process infrastructure.

  • Lead multidisciplinary teams across metallurgy, process engineering, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance.

  • Drive continuous improvement in recovery yields, refining performance, and product consistency.

  • Act as the senior technical interface with customers, auditors, and project stakeholders under confidential conditions.


Requirements

  • Direct experience in high-purity metal extraction and refining, ideally within critical or specialty materials.

  • Proven expertise operating and optimizing, Solvent extraction circuits, Ion exchange purification systems

  • Strong background in quality assurance at ppm-level impurity specifications.

  • Demonstrated experience working under strict US and EU export control frameworks and international quality standards.

  • Practical experience integrating gallium or trace metal recovery within alumina refinery or Bayer Process environments.


Job Information

Industry

Mining

Work Experience

5+ years

Salary

$TBD

Job Type

Full time

Location

Colombia

City

Medellin

State/Province

Antioquia

Zip Code

050002

Expiry Date

2026-03-19