Metallurgist

Our client is currently seeking a professional to fill the role of Metallurgist at its underground Zinc operation.

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.
  

Requirements

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 driver s license.
  

MUST HAVE

• Bachelor s degree in metallurgical or chemical engineering.
  
• 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 driver s license.
  

NICE TO HAVE:

• Bachelor s degree in metallurgical or chemical engineering is preferred
  
• Knowledge in processing modelling software is preferred.
  

BenefitsLocated within 2hour drive of The Thousand Islands Lake Ontario shoreline the Adirondack Mountains and worldclass skiing at Lake Placid. Explore Canada with Montreal and Ottawa only 23 hours away.

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.

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 full-time basis. Requires valid driver s license. MUST HAVE Bachelor s degree in metallurgical or chemical engineering. 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 driver s license. NICE TO HAVE: Bachelor s degree in metallurgical or chemical engineering is preferred Knowledge in processing modelling software is preferred.

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