Metallurgy EIT

MTW Employment Services; Greenstone; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company is seeking a Metallurgical Technician to improve plant performance and efficiency at their Geraldton site. The role involves providing metallurgical support and managing projects focused on optimizing production. Candidates should have a diploma in Metallurgical or Chemical Engineering, with 2+ years of experience in a CIP gold plant. Proficiency in Minitab and SAP is advantageous. This position follows a 7/7 or 14/14 work rotation.

Benefits

Company transportation

Qualifications

• 2+ years of work experience in a CIP gold plant.
• Proactive and driven to take on challenging work.
• Takes initiative and works independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide metallurgical and technical support through process plant projects.
• Establish and maintain quality control programs.
• Analyze processing plant samples to improve performance.
• Manage projects aimed at improving metallurgical performance.
• Generate prompt and precise metallurgical reports.

Skills

Metallurgical analysis

Plant optimization

Minitab proficiency

SAP experience

Education

Diploma in Metallurgical Engineering

Diploma in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Company Equinox Gold Location Geraldton, ON Hours 7 days on/7 days off or 14 days on/14 days off rotation

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 seven other operating mines in the United States, Mexico and Brazil.

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.
• Minitab proficiency.
• SAP experience is an asset.
• Takes initiative and works independently.

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.