Metallurgy EIT

The Greenstone Mine commenced production in May 2024 and will be one of Canada's largest open-pit gold mines, with annual production expected to average nearly 400,000 ounces of gold per year for an initial 14-year mine life with additional potential from a large underground deposit. Greenstone Gold Mines LP is owned by Equinox Gold Corp, a Vancouver-based mining company with four operating mines in Canada, the United States, Mexico and Nicaragua.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Metallurgical Technician to join our team. Reporting to the Senior Metallurgist, this role is responsible for providing metallurgical support to the operations and metallurgical department, with the goal of improving plant performance, stability, and overall efficiency.

This position is based in Geraldton, Ontario on a 7/7 or 14/14 rotation.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide metallurgical and technical support through process plant projects and troubleshooting activities.
• Establish and maintain quality control programs, operating procedures, and control strategies.
• Ensure the process plant meets targets for throughput, recovery, and product quality in a safe and cost-effective manner.
• Analyze processing plant samples to improve plant performance.
• Take personal responsibility for the health and safety of all employees.
• Manage projects aimed at improving metallurgical performance within operational parameters, ensuring maximum metal recovery at minimal cost.
• Support production and maintenance departments with technical guidance to optimize productivity and resolve key plant issues.
• Participate in continuous improvement programs.
• Generate prompt and precise metallurgical reports.
• Conduct performance and environmental monitoring through cost-effective sampling and analysis, while upholding high safety standards.

Required Experience and Skill Set

• 2+ years of work experience in a CIP gold plant.

Job Conditions

• Proactive and driven to take on challenging work.
• Strong background in metallurgical analysis.
• Strong understanding of plant optimization and metallurgical test work procedures.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Minitab proficiency.
• SAP experience is an asset.
• Takes initiative and works independently.
• Required to wear a half mask respirator for up to 12 hours per shift.

Certifications

• Valid driver's license.

Education

• Diploma in Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or another related discipline.

Greenstone Mine provides company transportation from multiple pick-up point locations.

Greenstone Gold Mines is committed to inclusiveness, equity, and accessibility. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

The salary range for this position is from $100,966.00 to $123,403.10.