Golden Sunlight - Senior Metallurgist

Position Description:

  

Would you like to have a career with a collaborative, diverse, and dynamic mining company? We have an exciting opportunity for you!

Our people division is growing, and we are looking for a Senior Metallurgist to join our Golden Sunlight team in Whitehall, MT. The successful candidate will be instrumental in supporting the operations and metallurgy groups at our flotation plant, which processes sulfur-rich tailings to produce a sulfide concentrate that is shipped to the NGM Roasters in Carlin, NV. This role requires strong problem-solving and analytical skills, as well as the ability to take initiative in identifying and driving process improvements and metallurgical projects. 

Barrick’s mission is to be the world’s most valued gold and copper mining business by finding, developing, and operating the best assets with the best people, and to deliver sustainable returns for our owners and partners. 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. 

 

 

Responsibilities:

 

• Work closely with operations and maintenance supervision along with other outside departments to ensure safe functionality of the plant operation and maintaining of equipment
• Work on projects through all aspects of experimental design, engineering, forecasting, funding, construction, and commissioning
• Provide technical assistance and analysis to process group stakeholders
• Assist in monitoring and maintaining KPIs for process performance
• Support metallurgical projects and testing, and interpret results to improve recovery rates and plant efficiency
• Work with computers and associated programs like Excel, PowerPoint, PI, and RtDuet to monitor circuit trends, forecast production and consumables, and identify improvement opportunities
• Assist in leading trials and developing operating strategies to optimize grind, flotation, and filtration processes
• Contribute to promoting a culture of continuous improvement
• Support compliance with safety and environmental regulations within the metallurgical team
• Perform other duties as assigned

 

 

Qualifications:

 

• Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent Process-related degree required
• 5-8 years experience in process development and optimization preferred
• Demonstrated experience in supervision preferred
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Projects, Outlook) required
• Experience operating/troubleshooting laboratory instruments (AA, LECO, XRF) preferred
• Working knowledge of bulk flotation methods and hydrometallurgy preferred
• Knowledge of the principles and methods used in metallurgical and processing analyses required
• Ability to research, analyze information and draw conclusions, take action to troubleshoot and resolve operational issues from an operating plan status required
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills required
• Ability to perform the essential functions of this role required

 

What We Can Offer You  

 

• A comprehensive compensation package including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks, a 401k retirement plan with employer contribution AND employer match, paid time off, company-sponsored medical clinics, company match share purchase program, and much more!
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• Opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization
• Barrick 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.

 

With operating mines and projects in 18 countries, Barrick’s highly diversified workforce is drawn almost entirely from our host nations and equipped with world-class skills. We set the gold standard in sustainability by embedding environmental, social and economic considerations into all of our busine