At SCW Systems -division Steel Cleanup-, we are at the forefront of sustainable innovation in the metals and materials sector. Our mission is to develop next-generation processes that enable circular use of industrial residues and critical raw materials. We work across cutting-edge domains including hydrometallurgy, waste valorization, electrochemical recovery, and clean process engineering.
To support our growing pipeline of clean-tech solutions, we are seeking a skilled and hands-on Pyrometallurgist with a strong background in field recycling of metal waste, specifically from cutting and machining stations.
Your Role
The ideal candidate will have experience handling stainless steel materials (e.g. 316-grade) and be capable of identifying and applying the appropriate fluxes to remove impurities during melting. You will play a critical role in optimizing our induction melting furnace operations, improving metal recovery, and ensuring high purity recycled outputs.
Key Responsibilities:
Evaluate, classify, and process metal waste from cutting operations (chips, fines, contaminated offcuts)
Design and optimize flux addition strategies for impurity removal (e.g. oxides, slag-formers, tramp elements)
Operate and monitor induction melting furnaces for stainless steel, especially AISI 316-type grades
Support lab-scale and industrial-scale melting trials
Work closely with operations to improve metal yield and cleanliness
Contribute to R&D projects focused on sustainable metallurgical recycling
Analyze slag, melt chemistry, and off-gas data to guide process decisions
A dynamic, sustainability-driven work environment
Opportunities for process innovation and technical leadership
Become a specialist in this field and lead recipe making for the production
Career development in a fast-growing recycling and specialty metals company
Who or what is SCW?
SCW Systems has been around for over 12 years. We are a young and fast-growing company. With a team of more than 100 colleagues, we develop innovative and impactful technologies: Steel CLEANUP, CO₂ CLEANUP, and Supercritical CLEANUP.
In recent years, SCW Systems has grown rapidly and is now evolving from a Dutch scale-up into an internationally operating organization. We are in a crucial growth phase, driven by our core values: impact, collaboration, urgency to act, and a strong belief in the power of solutions.
Degree in Metallurgy, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or similar
Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in pyrometallurgical metal recycling
Proven experience in:
Handling and recycling 304/316/ stainless steel or Cr-Ni based alloys
Using fluxes to remove impurities like P and S or oxides during melting
Reduction Cr type oxide and finding pathway to melt
Operating induction melting furnaces
Practical knowledge of slag-metal interactions and alloy recovery optimization
Hands-on approach, comfortable working in both lab and industrial settings
Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus
Do you feel a match and want to make an impact with us? We’d love to meet you for a cup of coffee.
You can apply via the button or contact George, Corporate Recruiter at SCW, at +31 617 74 4319 (also available via WhatsApp). We look forward to hearing from you!
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Ready to roll up your sleeves and help expand our impact? We are looking for passionate professionals to strengthen our team. SCW is an informal company. We would love to make time to meet you over a cup of coffee. You can easily apply via the application button, and we will get in touch with you. You can also reach us via the WhatsApp button or contact our recruiter at george.helderman@scwsystems.com.
Head Office Address: Koelmalaan 350 1812 PS Alkmaar CO₂ CLEANUP & Steel CLEANUP Address: Aventurijnstraat 4 1812 RV Alkmaar
SuperCritical CLEANUP Address: Diamantweg 36 1812 RC Alkmaar
