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Carlin Senior Metallurgist

Employer
Barrick Gold
Location
Carlin, Nevada, United States
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Jun 4, 2022

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Category
Mill & Metallurgy
Work Term
Contract
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 Chief Metallurgist at our Carlin Process operations. 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:

  • The safe and efficient operation of the assigned process area which includes the management and development of the operating budget.
  • Providing timely solutions and data to aid in the understanding and improvement of plant performance.
  • Reviewing proposed designs and test plans for conformance with contract requirements and analyze test data for accuracy and consistency.
  • Reviewing and edit reports such as evaluation plans and technical program plans. Responsible for assuring that the generation, release, and maintenance of documentation is in accordance with Company and contractual requirements.
  • Accurate metallurgical allocation of gold and silver, including compliance with metallurgical accounting standards.
  • Reviewing and executing metallurgical accounting portions of ore and carbon processing contracts.
  • May inspect, certify, and evaluate onsite operational systems and design modifications.
  • Maintaining quality assurance standards.
  • Creating or developing an environment that supports creation of a productive, cohesive team
  • Other duties as assigned


Qualifications:

  • BS in Metallurgical or Chemical Engineering
  • Minimum of 8 years' experience in a specialty area are necessary, including supervising an engineering area or project management
  • Solid working knowledge of operations and key drivers of production
  • In-depth understanding of gold pyrometallurgy and hydrometallurgy along with experimental design
  • Understanding of project management principles preferred
  • Six Sigma and Design of Experiments experience preferred
  • Experience in supervision of technical staff required
  • Experience presenting and publishing high-quality work required
  • Proven ability to lead innovative projects from conception through design
  • Knowledge of metallurgical accounting practices and procedures
  • Ability to create teams, lead teams, work as part of a team, as well as work independently when needed
  • Strong proven oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent administrative, organization, and supervisor skills
  • Maintain a valid driver's license issued by the state


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


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 .

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