Nexa Expert+ Program | Brazil (Três Marias)

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Job Summary: An intensive development program for recent engineering graduates, designed to build a solid and specialized career in smelting with a focus on industrial operations and continuous improvement. Key Highlights: 1. Specialized career path in smelting and industrial operations. 2. Participation in strategic projects and specialized training. 3. Development of technical and behavioral competencies. The **Nexa Expert\+ \| Brazil** program is an exclusive development initiative for recent engineering graduates seeking to build a solid and specialized career in the smelting field. Over 24 months, you will be immersed in our operational units, working in technical areas and participating in structured development activities — all carefully designed to accelerate your progression toward becoming a subject-matter expert. We seek recent graduates with up to two years of experience in Chemical, Metallurgical, or Materials Engineering who are curious, results-oriented, and passionate about industrial operations. **Responsibilities and Duties** * Strictly comply with SSMA procedures in production areas, applying Nexa’s corporate tools (ORT, OPT, APR, PETAR, ATS, and Work Permits), actively participating in incident investigations and proposing improvements to strengthen safety culture. * Participate in the business’s strategic projects, ensuring alignment, technical feasibility, and direct contribution to operational results. * Attend specialized training in technical competencies to strengthen readiness for assuming greater responsibilities. * Engage in analysis and resolution of critical problems across all project phases, contributing technical criteria and proposals that reinforce continuous improvement. * Contribute directly and proactively to implementing the Vector program, ensuring adoption of its practices and tools across management’s projects. * Implement advanced data analytics tools (Power BI, databases, dashboards, and AI) to support decision-making and optimize operational performance. * Participate in formal mentoring and coaching activities aimed at strengthening behavioral competencies and accelerating professional development. **Requirements and Qualifications** **Education:** * Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Metallurgical, or Materials Engineering, with no more than two years since graduation (mandatory). * Active CREA registration in Brazil (mandatory). **Desired Technical Knowledge:** * Basic knowledge of metallurgical processes and operations management in industrial plants. * Intermediate proficiency in MS Office. * Ability to interpret operational KPIs and data analyses. **Preferred Qualifications:** * Internship experience in an industrial plant. * Intermediate English and Spanish. * Experience in continuous improvement or Lean Manufacturing projects. **Additional Information** **Important:** * Willingness to work on-site at the Três Marias Unit (mandatory). * Willingness to work rotating shifts (mandatory). * Willingness to travel to our operational units (mandatory). **For Internal Candidates** * Employees holding GS 29 Brazil level who meet all mandatory requirements: education, active CREA, and mobility. * Internal candidates approved in the selection process will be fully dedicated to the program, with no possibility of returning to their previous department/role. * Performance will be systematically monitored over the 24-month period alongside other selected participants. * Prior to applying, candidates must align their application with their managers (mandatory). ***Nexa believes in fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels comfortable and empowered to be their authentic selves.*** We are one of the world’s largest zinc producers! With over 60 years of experience operating and developing mining and metallurgical assets, our purpose is to integrate mining into a constantly evolving world as an opportunity for sustainable development. We operate eight sites across Brazil and Peru — including three refineries and five mines — such as Cerro Lindo, Peru’s largest underground zinc mine, and Cajamarquilla, the largest zinc refinery in the Americas. As a result, we account for 4% of global zinc production and are the only primary zinc metal producer in Latin America, excluding Mexico. We also produce copper, lead, silver, and gold as by-products. Nexa — Mining that evolves with the world. **LEARN ABOUT TRÊS MARIAS/MG:** Since 1969, in Três Marias, Nexa has not only refined 147,000 tons of zinc annually but also shaped the future of sustainable industry. You will join a team of over one thousand people at a unit pioneering zinc production using clean energy. Our key differentiator? Eucalyptus and waste-derived bio-oil — a renewable fuel already powering half of our furnaces. Through strategic partnerships, Nexa has avoided over 500,000 tons of CO₂ emissions in Três Marias since 2017. Come apply your talent to real-world projects with global impact. Start your journey at Nexa. **LEARN ABOUT JUIZ DE FORA/MG:** At Nexa’s Juiz de Fora unit, over 80,000 tons of zinc are refined annually — with a unique distinction: giving new life to what would otherwise be discarded. As Brazil’s largest battery recycler, Nexa transforms over 207 tons of used batteries into valuable resources, leading the circular economy. You will join a team of over 1,100 people at the forefront of sustainability. Your contribution will extend beyond factory walls, directly impacting local communities through initiatives benefiting thousands of people. Join us as a protagonist in a regenerative industry. At Nexa, your talent gains purpose. Join us and redefine your future.