Engineer-in-Training, Metallurgy

Careermine; McLeese Lake; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Gibraltar Mine is seeking a Metallurgical Engineer-in-Training (EIT) to support the Mill Operations team. You will collect samples, run lab tests, monitor consumables, and generate daily and monthly reports.

Collaboration with senior metallurgists will provide hands-on exposure to grinding, flotation, and solvent extraction processes. Ideal candidates have 0–3 years of mineral processing experience and a degree in Metallurgical or Mineral Processing Engineering, with EGBC EIT eligibility.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of base metal mineral processing experience.
• Degree in Metallurgical, Mineral Processing, Chemical or related Engineering field; EIT with EGBC eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day metallurgical performance of plant operations.
• Develop and publish mill operating guidelines and training for staff.
• Prepare daily and monthly metallurgical reports.

Skills

Crushing

Grinding

Flotation

Dewatering

Solvent Extraction

Electrowinning

Education

Metallurgical/ Mineral Processing/ Chemical Engineering degree

Tools

MS Office

Excel (basic programming)

Job description

Position at Gibraltar Mine

Position Title: Engineer-in-Training, Metallurgy

Employment Type: Full-Time

Organization: Gibraltar Mine

Location: Mcleese Lake, BC

Reporting Relationship: Senior Metallurgist

Salary Range: $94,900 to $118,700

About Trekor

Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia (BC), Canada, Trekor Metals Limited (Trekor) is a leading North American copper producer with a robust development pipeline of minerals projects and properties in Canada and the United States.

Known for seeing opportunities where other mining companies do not, Trekor has a two-decade track record of delivering value for shareholders, employees, communities where we operate, and others - from acquiring the Gibraltar Mine in BC for a single dollar and building it into Canada's second-largest copper producer, to transforming Arizona's Florence Copper into the world's first greenfield in-situ copper recovery operation.

Trekor goes Beyond Potential.

For more information visit our website www.Trekormetals.com .

Role Overview

We are looking for a Metallurgical Engineer-in-Training (EIT) to join the Technical Services Metallurgy group in providing support to the Mill Operations department. Key responsibilities will include collecting samples, conducting lab testing, consumables monitoring, and daily/monthly reporting.

For the selected candidate this will be a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in mineral processing (grinding, flotation, solvent extraction) and project management, while working closely with experienced professionals.

Core Responsibilities

• Overseeing the day-to-day metallurgical performance of the plant and being involved in optimizing the SAG/Ball mills and copper/molybdenum flotation circuits.
• Development of operational guidelines, providing technical information and training for Operations.
• Development and execution of mill operational projects.
• Preparation and publishing of daily and monthly metallurgical reports.
• Monitoring Mill consumables (reagents, steel).
• Investigation of process issues and development of solutions to optimize efficiency.

Education & Experience

• 0 - 3 years of base metal mineral processing experience.
• A degree in Metallurgical, Mineral Processing, Chemical or other related Engineering field and enrolled (or eligible to enroll) as an EIT with EGBC.

Skills & Competencies

• Experience with most/all of crushing, grinding, flotation, dewatering, solvent extraction and electrowinning processes is an asset.
• Experience with metallurgical test programs (laboratory and/or plant scale) is an asset.
• Good working knowledge of all MS office applications with the ability to perform basic programming in Excel.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Driver's license valid in Canada.

The Community

• Williams Lake has a population of approximately 12,000 but services nearly 25,000 as it is a central hub for many outlying smaller communities
• Adult recreational leagues for many popular sports including hockey, soccer, and softball
• A fantastic trail network for mountain biking, walking, and hiking
• Dozens of nearby lakes for fishing, paddling, and camping opportunities
• Close by cross country and downhill skiing venues

Compensation

At all Trekor locations, we pride ourselves in offering a challenging and rewarding work environment. Our employees have the opportunity for career and professional growth through development, education, and succession plan programs.

Additionally, our compensation and benefits package include competitive salaries and vacation packages, health, dental, and disability insurance benefits, and an RRSP matching program.

Trekor is an equal opportunity employer who encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.