About the job Metallurgist ResponsibilitiesReporting 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.