Metallurgist

Responsibilities

Reporting to the VP of Operations, the Metallurgist:

• Manages quality assurance/quality control for the assay lab and mill operations
• Monitors the process in the mill to maintain or increase production
• Work collaboratively with the Mine and Shaft Depts to maximize opportunities and minimize production interruptions in the mine
• Oversees mill maintenance planning
• Identify and troubleshooting issues in the production process
• Provide technical assistance to mill operators, millwrights, and lab technicians
• Run tests on new ore bodies and chemicals to get optimal recoveries
• Maintains chemical inventory and ordering
• Metallurgical accounting and control of material inventories (concentrate storage, ore tanks, ore pad, etc.)
• Provide A/R Dept with access to metallurgical data for their preparation of provisional invoices, assay exchange and negotiation for final invoices
• Communicate concentration inventories and production schedules to Shipping Dept daily/weekly to allow for efficient schedule of outbound concentrate haulage
• Coordinate with Environmental Dept regarding discharge water quality, flow, treatment and TSF inspections.
• Maintain current knowledge of industry practice, innovation and technological change
• Budget planning for production operations and capital
• Manages the mill supervisor, millwright lead, laboratory technicians and other mill personnel as needed
• Compliance with all company policies and procedures including, but not limited to safety, environmental, confidentiality and code of conduct
• Consistently exercises discretion and judgment in job performance
• Works without risk or harm to self and others
• Punctuality and regular attendance required
• Help develop other department personnel to perform duties listed above
• XRF, AA, titrations, mill surveys, chemical addition and process flows.
• Ensure all employees and contractors are working in a safe manner in line with mine site standard operating procedures and MSHA safety guidelines
• Other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications:

• At least 5 years experience required
• Possesses good communication and interpersonal skills
• General understanding of mining operations, as well a vast understanding of milling, flotation and maintenance operations.
• Working knowledge and skill with P.C. utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, databases, and presentation software.
• Knowledge in processing modelling software is preferred.
• Strong verbal, written, analytical and persuasive skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and management.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Demonstrate strong administrative, organizational and technical writing skills.
• Presently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• Requires valid drivers license.

MUST HAVE

• Bachelors degree.
• At least 5 years experience required.
• Experience in mill operations. mill maintenance and production.
• General understanding of mining operations, as well a vast understanding of milling, flotation and maintenance operations.
• Working knowledge and skill with P.C. utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, databases, and presentation software.
• Requires valid drivers license.