Metallurgist in Training

St Barbara Limited; Middle Musquodoboit; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health benefits

Educational assistance

RRSP matching program

Job summary

St Barbara Limited is seeking 2 Metallurgists in Training for their Atlantic Operations at the Touquoy mine, near Middle Musquodoboit, NS. This full-time role requires supporting gold production by analyzing trends, optimizing KPIs, and enhancing safety.

Successful candidates will possess a relevant university degree within the last 0-2 years and must collaborate effectively in a dynamic environment. The position provides competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Degree completed within the last 0–2 years.
• Registered or eligible for registration as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) with Engineers Nova Scotia.
• Unencumbered Class 5 driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Ensure gold recovery targets are met or exceeded.
• Execute and report on metallurgical test programs.
• Develop operational knowledge of unit processes.

Skills

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office

Collaboration

Physical fitness

Education

University degree in Mining Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgy, or Material Sciences

Job description

Atlantic Operations is a wholly owned subsidiary of St Barbara Limited, an ASX listed gold producer and explorer with mining assets in Canada and Australia.

We are currently seeking 2 Metallurgists in Training to support our Atlantic Operations. These roles are full time, max-term positions, reporting to the Senior Metallurgist and will be based at our Touquoy mine site located approximately 1-hour northeast of Halifax, near Middle Musquodoboit, NS.

The Opportunity

• Ensuring own Health & Safety as well as that of all other workers, identifying and maintaining safe work practices and completing all required safety training.
• Ensure gold recovery targets are met or exceeded in a safe and efficient manner by analyzing production trends, developing & optimizing metallurgical KPIs and providing systems by which these parameters can be monitored by the process operations team.
• Execute & report on metallurgical test programs and assist with the implementation & introduction of process metallurgical changes within the plant.
• Develop an operational knowledge of unit processes and equipment within all areas of the process plant.
• Provide technical input for department safety-training programs so that employees within other plant teams are provided with the opportunity to learn and apply skills that are aligned with the objectives of the metallurgical team and the company.
• Identify and suggest improvement ideas to increase the safe production performance.
• Create timely and accurate records within the site metallurgical accounting system and provide reporting according to site requirements.
• Monitoring & tracking of reagents and other consumables usage levels and compiling periodic consumption reports for plant & supply chain management.
• Assist with team and group operational and capital budgeting exercises including forecasting.
• Ensuring gold production targets are met or exceeded by assisting in the operation of the gold room including, but not limited to, electrowinning, cell washing, filtering, drying and smelting.

Our Successful Candidate Will Demonstrate The Following

• University degree in Mining Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgy, or Material Sciences completed within the last 0–2 years.
• Registered (or eligible for immediate registration) as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) with Engineers Nova Scotia.
• Unencumbered Class 5 driver's license.
• Prepared to address complex problems and solutions within a team setting.
• Able to use a computer effectively – automated maintenance programs and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to promptly respond to and effectively troubleshoot unforeseen mill shutdowns utilizing available materials and manpower resources.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues within a multidisciplinary, fast-paced, and demanding environment.
• Diligent in product tracking from electrowinning harvest to shipment
• Must be physically fit and capable of repeated lifts of up to 25kg
• Ability to think critically about problems and to select the right tool to complete the diagnostic.

About Us

• 'Grow our own Success' approach with a preference to develop and promote internally.
• Developed and structured professional development opportunities and educational assistance.
• Competitive compensation, health benefits and RRSP matching program.
• 2020 PDAC Viola R. MacMillan Award recipients for developing the Touquoy open pit mine and consolidating other gold deposits near Moose River.
• Be a part of the high performing St Barbara community – a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and Employer of Choice.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to employment equity and encourage applications from women, aboriginal peoples and members of visible minorities and we provide nil gender pay gap in like for like roles and a commitment to addressing pay equity and gender equality through our recruitment, promotions, reward and recognition programs.

Members of the Mi’ kmaq community are encouraged to self-identify in your cover letter.

We would like to thank all those who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified.

For further information about St Barbara, visit https://stbarbaragold.ca

Please understand that screening and interviewing may take place prior to the advertised close date.