Metallurgist
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Job Description
We are hiring Metallurgist for our client atGouverneur NY.
Skills:Metallurgist Mill Operations Mill Maintenance Production Mining Operations Metallurgical accounting.
Our client is seeking a professional to fill the role ofMetallurgistat its underground Zinc operation. Located within 2hour drive of The Thousand Islands Lake Ontario shoreline the Adirondack Mountains and world class skiing at Lake Placid. Explore Canada with Montreal and Ottawa only 23 hours away.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the VP of Operations the Metallurgist:
- 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
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- At least 5 years experience required
- Possesses 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 fulltime basis.
- Requires valid drivers license.
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.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Competitive Salary Range between $90000 $120000 per year contingent on experience and skills 401K Retirement Plan including additional employer contribution of 5% of gross wages weekly. Excellus Medical plan with low employee contribution FREE Vision Dental and Life Insurances Paid Vacation Holidays and Sick Time Off.
Employment Type
Full Time
Company Industry
Water /
