Plant Metallurgist

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Plant Metallurgist

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Newmont has recently acquired Newcrest Mining creating the world’s leading gold mining company.

With operations around the world, our workforce reflects the diversity of the communities where we operate. We aim to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels safe, valued, and supported to bring their whole unique self to work.

We bring out the best in each other, inspiring performance and a shared belief that what we do matters.

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, Prince George, Smithers, and Calgary, AB.

Our Red Chris operation is now recruiting for the position of Plant Metallurgist with a competitive base salary between $,.

00 $,.00 dependant on experience, skills, and qualifications, with an additional short term incentive of 15%. The offered base salary will be determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills and competencies with consideration to internal equity.

We are seeking an individual for a Fly In, Fly Out opportunity working on a two weeks in, two weeks out rotation.

Purpose of the Role

To improve metallurgical and operational performance of Red Chris Mill Operations. Focusing on short to medium term technical issues to ensure maximum and sustainable profitability of the business whilst maintaining a safety behaviour and cost commitment consistent with the Newcrest values.

Accountabilities

• Develops detailed understanding of the process flow sheets and operation of Red Chris flotation circuit.
• Mentoring Mill Operators in the optimal operation of the flotation area.
• Assist with planning & delivery of budget revenue for assigned plant area by meeting or exceeding gold, copper and sand production targets.
• Assist with minimising Red Chris Mill Operations cost base by strategically minimising media and reagent consumption. Maintain discipline by accurate reporting of consumption rates.
• Support accuracy and reliability of plant instruments for process and metallurgical accounting.
• Coordinate site visits from suppliers and consultants to ensure operation of assigned plant area meets best metallurgical and operational practice.
• Complete daily & monthly metallurgical accounting duties as required.
• An active involvement in processing plant commissioning tasks, providing robust product for the operating team and delivering on expected performance gains.
• Identification and rapid implementation of improvement opportunities, actively seeking opportunities for increased free cash flow and reduced costs.
• Exhibit the NewSafe behaviours and actively undertake safety interactions out in the field.
• Actively look for an rectify hazards present in the field.
• Prepares scopes and carries out laboratory and plant test work as required.
• Maintain regular updates to Wave initiatives. Schedule the work as planned and advise of any threats to meeting the planned timelines.
• Attend required daily operational, metallurgical and safety meetings
• Cover absences of other plant metallurgist’s areas as required.
• Ensures all activities are carried out consistent with : Safe working practices and individual competencies;OHS legislation, the Company Safety Management System, and Environmental plans;

andPrinciples of total quality management and continuous improvement

What We Offer

We are committed to ensuring that our team members are kept healthy and safe. To achieve this, we provide comfortable on-site accommodations, including excellent balanced meals prepared by our culinary team.

Team members can expect access to TV and Wi-Fi, our on-site gym and a variety of recreational activities.

All our team members are also rewarded with a host of great benefits, including :

• Travel allowance and arrangements made for transportation to and from site
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience, skills, and qualifications
• Competitive Benefits and Registered Retirement Savings Plan matching program
• Ongoing training with continuous growth and development opportunities

It is important to note that the safety and wellbeing of our team is our top priority. As such, we promote a drug and alcohol-free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.

About You

Position requirements include, but are not limited to :

Education / Qualifications

• Behaviour consistent with Newmont Values
• Degree in Metallurgy, Mineral Processing or Chemical Engineering
• High attention to detail in problem solving and troubleshooting
• Completer / Finisher with demonstrated ability to approach tasks with tenacity and deliver to high standard..
• High level of commitment to improving the business through continuous improvement.
• A demonstrated ability to work constructively and effectively with all internal and external stakeholders

Experience

• Preferably years exposure to mineral processing operations.
• Knowledge of copper flotation.
• Exposure to SAG milling and Flotation Unit processes within the base metals industry for part of that time.

Licences / Certificates

Canadian Driver’s License

Our Commitment to You

Newmont is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Underpinned by our values of Safety, Sustainability, Integrity, Responsibility and Inclusion, our commitment is to respect 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, submit your application through our website before the advertised closing date.