Turquoise Ridge - Refinery Technician

Position Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Would you like to have a career with a collaborative, diverse, and dynamic mining company? We have an opportunity for you!

Our people division is growing, and we are looking for a Refinery Technician to join the Turquoise Ridge Refinery department. As part of the team, the successful candidate will be a team player adding to our already, diverse, yet rewarding working environment. The ideal candidate will possess a background in process mining and metals, ensure safe and efficient operation of various processing circuits/equipment including but not limited to: reagent handling, electrowinning, retorts, induction furnaces, solution balance, sample collection, data recording, retrieval of sample data, proper handling of potentially hazardous chemicals, monitoring/controlling solution flows, reagent addition, checking pumps, valves, piping and other equipment, making calculations and adjustments as needed to maintain operating parameters within limits. Inspect and check all other components of operating systems and equipment regularly. Maintains housekeeping and circuit cleanliness to ensure safe operation.

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. We offer a generous benefits package which includes a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks, a 401k retirement plan with employer contribution, paid time off, company-sponsored medical clinics, company match share purchase program, and much more!

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Process Operations Supervisor, the Refinery Technician is responsible for the following:

• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Follow procedures that utilize equipment and instruments critical to monitoring process performance.
• Understand and comply with environmental permit limits.
• Maintain accurate records for metallurgical accounting and process control.
• Operate production machinery and equipment such as overhead cranes, valves, and gauges for the purpose of maximizing production.
• Operate mobile equipment such as forklift, straddle stacker and pallet jack.
• Open and/or secure vault
• Prepare gold bullion for shipment
• Collect samples for metallurgical accounting and process control.
• Operate the following: Electrowinning cells, Mercury retort furnaces, Smelting furnaces, Carbon filters, Zinc precipitation circuit, Slag handling circuit.
• Attach lockout devices (following company procedure) to electrical equipment during maintenance.
• Identify preventative maintenance needs, preventing loss to property and process.
• Complete operator reports and time entry accurately.
• Work as needed on weekends and holidays.
• Respond to emergencies that could cause injury or loss of production.
• Communicate daily operations with refinery supervisor.
• Maintain accurate records of required process variables.
• The above duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.
  
  

Qualifications

• A minimum of 18 months refining experience preferred
• Demonstrated initiative, enthusiasm, and willingness to learn. Ability to follow directions. Ability to train others.
• Proven safety and attendance record required
• Understanding of computer applications such as Word, Excel and MINEMAN. Understanding of flowsheets and written and verbal procedures.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision required
• Ability to communicate and effectively work with a variety of individuals (i.e., operations, Maintenance, Metallurgist and Lab) required
• Ability to perform the essential functions of this job required
• The ability to work a rotating schedule of nights and days is an essential function of this role.
  
  

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.