Metallurgical Technician — Lab & Plant Performance

Newmont Corporation; Dease Lake; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid benefits

Defined Contribution Pension Plan with

Learning and Physical Wellness benefit

Travel allowance

Job summary

Newmont's Red Chris site in northern British Columbia seeks a Metallurgical Technician to support safe, reliable processing operations by conducting metallurgical testing, maintaining lab systems, and providing data-driven insights to optimize plant performance. The role blends lab work with plant sampling, equipment calibration, and collaboration with operations, maintenance, and technical teams.

A diploma or degree in mineral processing metallurgy or mining engineering is preferred, with 3+

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of laboratory experience, preferably in a mining or metallurgical environment.
• Diploma or degree in Mineral Processing Metallurgy, Mining Engineering, or related field is considered an asset.
• Experience conducting metallurgical test work, including flotation, comminution, and sample preparation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word; experience with database systems is an asset.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and prepare reports.
• Self‑motivated, detail‑oriented, and committed to maintaining a strong safety record.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine metallurgical laboratory test work, including flotation, comminution, stream sizing, and sample preparation activities
• Collect and analyze metallurgical samples and support plant diagnostic testing and circuit surveys.
• Maintain laboratory procedures, safety documentation, and sample tracking systems.
• Calibrate, inspect, and maintain online analyzers, particle size instrumentation, and sampling equipment.
• Produce reports, interpret test results, and collaborate with operations, maintenance, assay laboratories, and technical teams to improve performance
• Champion a strong safety culture through hazard identification, risk assessment, and adherence to site standards and procedures.
• Support additional projects and duties as assigned by the Metallurgy Superintendent and Metallurgy Supervisor.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Data interpretation

Safety consciousness

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Education

Diploma or degree in Mineral Processing Metallurgy, Mining Engineering, or related field

Minimum 3 years laboratory experience (mining/metallurgy)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Database systems

Job description

Newmont's Red Chris site in northern British Columbia seeks a Metallurgical Technician to support safe, reliable processing operations by conducting metallurgical testing, maintaining lab systems, and providing data-driven insights to optimize plant performance. The role blends lab work with plant sampling, equipment calibration, and collaboration with operations, maintenance, and technical teams.

A diploma or degree in mineral processing metallurgy or mining engineering is preferred, with 3+