Cortez - Senior Metallurgist

Position Description:

Nevada Gold Mines is seeking an experienced Senior Metallurgist to join our Cortez operations near Elko, Nevada. This key role supports the safe, efficient day-to-day operation of our processing facilities, driving plant performance, continuous improvement, and metallurgical excellence.

The Senior Metallurgist will collaborate closely with operations, maintenance, ore control, laboratories, and cross-functional teams to ensure safe production, environmental compliance, accurate metal accounting, and effective troubleshooting. The role also provides opportunities to lead and manage projects from engineering and budgeting through construction and commissioning.

At Nevada Gold Mines, our vision is to be the world’s most valued gold mining business by identifying, developing, and operating top-tier assets with the best people. We are committed to creating a safe and healthy work environment where every individual can thrive, while leaving a lasting, positive impact on our host communities.

 

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with operations, maintenance, ore control, metallurgical/assay labs, and outside departments to ensure environmental compliance and safe functionality of plant operations.
• Possess the capabilities to manage projects through 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent Process-related degree required
• 5 to 8 years’ experience in a processing plant preferred
• Experienced with heap leach process, milling process, process control systems, preferred
• Ability 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
• Excellent leadership skills required
• Proficiency in multiple software applications and network platforms required
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills required
• Demonstrated ability to perform essential functions of 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

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

   

Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

 

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Our mission is to be the world’s most valued gold and copper mining business. We are committed to partnering with our host countries and communities to transform their natural resources into tangible benefits and mutual prosperity.

Barrick is a leading global mining, exploration and development company.  With one of the largest portfolios of world-class and life-long gold and copper assets in the industry - including six of the world's Tier One gold mines - Barrick's operations an projects span 18 countries and five continents. Barrick is also the largest gold producer in the United States.  We create real, long-term value for all stakeholders through responsible mining, strong partnerships, and a disciplined approach to growth.  Barrick shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "B" and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "ABX".