Job Openings Metallurgist

About the job Metallurgist

Our client is currently seeking a professional to fill the role of Metallurgist at its underground Zinc operation located in Gouverneur, New York. This position reports to the VP of Operations.

Responsibilities

  • 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

Qualifications:

  • 5+ years experience required
  • 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.

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.