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.