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.

📌 Project Manager (Gallium / Metals / Extraction) LATAM (Medellín)
🏢 GATESOURCE HR
📍 Medellín