What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cortez - Process Mill Operator position at Barrick Gold Corporation?
Position Description:
Would you like to have a career with a collaborative, diverse, and dynamic mining company? We have an exciting opportunity for you!
Our people division is growing, and we are looking for a Mill Operator to join our Cortez Process Mill Operations Team. The Mill Operator will safely and efficiently operate various mill operations to include: grinding (crushing jaw and gyro), carbon-in-leach, carbon stripping, reagent handling and cleaning-up, solution balancing, sampling, recording, and retrieval of sample data, and proper handling of potentially hazardous chemicals, monitoring water and slurry flows, acid addition, checking pumps and valves, and making calculations and adjustments as needed to maintain flows at proper operating levels. Inspects and checks all other components of systems and equipment regularly; perform other duties as assigned.
At Nevada Gold Mines, our vision is to be the world’s most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and operating the best assets with the best people. We are committed to a safe work environment sending every person home safe and healthy every day and leaving a sustainable legacy on our host communities.
Responsibilities:
- Safely and efficient operation of various mill operations to include grinding (crushing jaw and gyro), carbon-in-leach and carbon stripping
- Reagent handling and cleaning-up
- Solution balancing and sampling
- Recording and retrieval of sample data
- Proper handling of potentially hazardous chemicals
- Monitoring water and slurry flows and acid addition
- Check pumps and valves
- Make calculations and adjustments as needed to maintain flows at proper operating levels
- Inspects and checks all other components of systems and equipment regularly
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- One (1) year working in a milling operation or similar environment preferred
- Experience in other phases of gold ore processing preferred
- Knowledge of high pressure/high temperature systems preferred
- Demonstrated ability to be self-directed and work with minimum supervision required
- Ability to stay alert and recognize possible hazardous conditions required
- Proven safe work record with belief and value seen in courageous leadership model required
- Ability to be an initial team member in a growing, fast paced environment required
- Excellent attendance record required
- The ability to work a rotating schedule of nights and days is an essential function of this role.
