Mineral Processing Co-Op Student
- Employer
- Newcrest Mining
- Location
- Red Chris Mine, Canada
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- Jan 25, 2022
- Closes
- Feb 09, 2022
- Ref
- 981314
- Category
- Geology & GeoSciences, Mining Production
- Work Term
- Student/Graduate
- Work Load
- Full Time
- Language
- English
Explore the unknown:
Newcrest is one of the world's largest gold mining companies. As a global business, we aim to create a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels safe, valued, and supported to bring their whole unique self to work.
We recognise that our different backgrounds and perspectives help us find better ways to: solve problems; attract and retain the best people; explore, develop, and produce more gold safely and profitably; and help make Newcrest a better place to work.
Our Red Chris mine is located on the traditional territory of the Tahltan and we encourage qualified applicants from the local communities to apply. We offer several designated marshalling points within BC including Nanaimo, Vancouver, Kelowna, Kamloops, Williams Lake, Prince George, Smithers, and Calgary, AB.
Reporting to the Senior Plant Metallurgist, the successful candidate will be responsible for completing metallurgical testing mostly in the laboratory, but also in the plant. This work entails preparation of composites of daily samples, sampling and preparation of the on-stream analyzer samples for model calibration, conducting laboratory batch flotation tests, use of turbidity measuring devices, performing particle settling tests, and preparation of mill circuit survey samples. This work supports the metallurgical technicians and metallurgists in optimizing plant performance and troubleshooting plant issues. A term project by the student will provide support to operations to meet plant KPI's. The student will participate in daily mill circuit performance meetings, pre-start safety meetings, safety review meetings, and potentially some planning meetings.
Scheduled start date for this position is May 2022 for a 8-12 month term. Details regarding compensation will be provided during the interview process.
Responsibilities
Qualifications and Experience
Our commitment to you:
At Newcrest, we hold core values that focus on caring about people, working together, and achieving a high-performance culture through innovation and problem solving.
Newcrest's commitment to diversity and inclusion respects both the rights of every individual to work to their highest potential, free of discrimination, as well as the cultures, religions, and governing codes applicable to each country in which we operate.
If you share our values and feel that you could make a meaningful difference in this role, please apply online before the advertised application closing date.
Newcrest is one of the world's largest gold mining companies. As a global business, we aim to create a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels safe, valued, and supported to bring their whole unique self to work.
We recognise that our different backgrounds and perspectives help us find better ways to: solve problems; attract and retain the best people; explore, develop, and produce more gold safely and profitably; and help make Newcrest a better place to work.
Our Red Chris mine is located on the traditional territory of the Tahltan and we encourage qualified applicants from the local communities to apply. We offer several designated marshalling points within BC including Nanaimo, Vancouver, Kelowna, Kamloops, Williams Lake, Prince George, Smithers, and Calgary, AB.
Reporting to the Senior Plant Metallurgist, the successful candidate will be responsible for completing metallurgical testing mostly in the laboratory, but also in the plant. This work entails preparation of composites of daily samples, sampling and preparation of the on-stream analyzer samples for model calibration, conducting laboratory batch flotation tests, use of turbidity measuring devices, performing particle settling tests, and preparation of mill circuit survey samples. This work supports the metallurgical technicians and metallurgists in optimizing plant performance and troubleshooting plant issues. A term project by the student will provide support to operations to meet plant KPI's. The student will participate in daily mill circuit performance meetings, pre-start safety meetings, safety review meetings, and potentially some planning meetings.
Scheduled start date for this position is May 2022 for a 8-12 month term. Details regarding compensation will be provided during the interview process.
Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with all safety, environment, quality, schedule and security requirements
- Perform test work and lab work to optimize and troubleshoot operational issues
- Work with the metallurgical technician to provide technical support to operations as directed by metallurgists
- Assist metallurgists with daily sampling compositing and preparation for assay.
- Calibrate process analysis equipment (On-Stream Analyzer and Particle Sizer Analyzer)
- Perform equipment inspections (SAG Mill, Ball Mill, hydrocyclones, flotation cells, etc.) during scheduled shutdowns and report issues to metallurgy, operations and maintenance
Qualifications and Experience
- Actively pursuing a 4-year or advanced degree in metallurgy, chemical engineering, mineral-processing engineering or equivalent
- 2 nd , 3 rd , and 4 th year university students preferred
- Completion of previous co-op terms with exposure to crushing, grinding, flotation, dewatering and metallurgical laboratory work is viewed favourably
- Physical ability to carry, sort, and prepare various mill samples
- Expectation of working in industrial environment and acknowledgement that most time will be spent conducting physically demanding and repetitive tests
- Excellent general computing skills, including Microsoft Office applications
- Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and judgement capability
- Results oriented with the ability to multitask and adhere to deadlines
- Good interpersonal skills and excellent safety record
- Valid driver's license - minimum "N" designation
- Must be able to work with minimal supervision (once familiar with requirements)
- Strong oral and written communication skills
Our commitment to you:
At Newcrest, we hold core values that focus on caring about people, working together, and achieving a high-performance culture through innovation and problem solving.
Newcrest's commitment to diversity and inclusion respects both the rights of every individual to work to their highest potential, free of discrimination, as well as the cultures, religions, and governing codes applicable to each country in which we operate.
If you share our values and feel that you could make a meaningful difference in this role, please apply online before the advertised application closing date.