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Phoenix - Metallurgist

Employer
Barrick Gold
Location
Battle Mountain, Nevada, United States
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Mar 18, 2022

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Category
Mill & Metallurgy
Work Term
Permanent
Work Load
Full Time
Language
English
Position Description:

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. Our people division is growing, and we are looking for a Metallurgist at our Phoenix operations. As part of the Metallurgy team, the successful candidate will be results centric adding to our already established yet growing environment supporting our mining operations. The ideal candidate will possess a background in metallurgy and mineral processing, have strong research and analytical abilities, and be a problem solver. At Nevada Gold Mines 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 c ompetitive 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:
  • Involved with the day-to-day safe production, plant improvements, and economic development, instrumentation, quality control, and trouble-shooting problems within the Metallurgical Services Department.
  • Must be able to work closely with production, maintenance supervision, and outside departments to ensure environmental compliance and safe functionality of plant operation and maintaining of equipment; must be able to direct, train, and evaluate skills of subordinates and provide coaching for development.
  • Must possess the capabilities to manage projects both capital and in-plant through all aspects of engineering, forecasting, funding, construction, and commission
  • Must be a team leader with excellent communication skills and be able to provide technical assistance and analysis to process group stakeholders.
  • Other duties as assigned


Qualifications:
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent Process related degree required
  • Knowledge of the principles and methods used in complex metallurgical and processing analysis, hands-on practical application of the process optimization is highly preferred
  • Able to research, analyze information, and draw conclusions, and take action to resolve operational, environmental issues, permit compliance and problem resolution from an operating plant status required
  • Proficiency in multiple software application and network platforms required
  • Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills required
  • Supervisory experience preferred
  • Ability to work and construct a team environment that creates and enhances the Nevada Gold Mines vision through understanding and capture of future opportunities required
  • Demonstrated ability to perform essential function of the position required


What We Can Offer You
  • A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses benefits, and stock purchase plans where applicable
  • Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
  • Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
  • An Opportunity to transform Traditional Mining into the future of Digital Mining
  • Opportunities to grow and learn with the industry colleagues are endless
  • Access to a variety of career opportunities across Nevada Gold Mine locations


About Nevada Gold Mines

Nevada Gold Mines is a joint venture between Barrick Gold Corporation (61.5%) and Newmont Goldcorp Corporation (38.5%), combining their significant assets across Nevada to create the single largest gold-producing complex in the world and realize the full potential of these mines through synergies and best-in-class operational improvements.

The massive mining operation comprises 8 mines along with their associated infrastructure and processing facilities that produced an estimated 4 million ounces of gold in 2018. Three of these assets are Tier One gold mines: Barrick's Cortez; the combination of Barrick's Goldstrike and Newmont Goldcorp's Carlin; and the combination of Barrick's Turquoise Ridge and Newmont Goldcorp's Twin Creeks. In addition, Barrick's Goldrush-Fourmile project has the potential to become the fourth Tier One asset in this portfolio. The new JV is expected to generate around $5 billion in cost savings over the next five years. Nevada Gold Mines is operated by Barrick .

Nevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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