What are the responsibilities and job description for the Phoenix - Metallurgist position at Barrick Gold Corporation?
Position Description:
Would you like to have a career with a collaborative, divers, and dynamic mining company? We have an exciting opportunity for you!
Our people division is growing, and we are looking for a Metallurgist at our Phoenix Process operations.
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:
- Work closely with production and maintenance supervision along with other outside departments to ensure environmental compliance and safe functionality of the plant operation and maintaining of equipment.
- Work on projects through all aspects of experimental design, engineering, forecasting, funding, construction, and commissioning
- Continue to develop automation of data collection
- Provide technical assistance and analysis to process group stakeholders
- Be familiar with strategic business planning and propose process improvements to maximize cash flow
- Create and maintain leaching plans, solution management plans
- Analyze metallurgical test work and update recovery curves
- Work with computers and associated programs like Excel, PowerPoint, Jigsaw, Pi, GoldSim
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent Process-related degree required
- 1-3 years experience in metallurgical or chemical engineering role required
- Experience in heap leach metallurgy preferred
- Knowledge of the principles and methods used in metallurgical and processing analysis, have some practical application, and process optimization experience required
- Ability to research, analyze information and draw conclusions, take action to resolve operational, environmental issues, permit compliance, and problem resolution from an operating plan status required
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills required
- Proven safety record and ability to support work group in achievements of safety, environmental, and production goals required
- Ability to perform the essential functions of this position required
What We Can Offer You
- A comprehensive compensation package including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks, a 401k retirement plan with employer contribution AND employer match, paid time off, company-sponsored medical clinics, company match share purchase program, and much more!
- Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
- Endless opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.
- Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.
- Nevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
#LI-TC1
