Operator, Reagent

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited; Remote; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An international mining company is seeking an Operator for the Reagent section. This role, located in Canada, involves managing chemical mixing and distribution, performing measurements of reagent concentration, and maintaining inventory within the Process Plant environment. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in mineral processing and a post-secondary diploma in mineral treatment is an asset. The position offers a fly-in-fly-out schedule with accommodations and meals provided on site.

Benefits

Accommodations provided on site

Meals provided at no cost

Charter flights to and from the mine site

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in a mineral processing role within a Process Plant environment.
• Valid Driver’s License is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage mixing and distribution systems of various chemicals.
• Perform measurements of reagent concentration.
• Maintain reagent inventory inside the process plant.
• Responsible for the cyanide destruction equipment.
• Operate overhead crane and some mobile equipment.

Skills

Chemical mixing and distribution

Measurement of reagent concentration

Inventory maintenance

Equipment inspection

Crane operation

Safety reporting

Education

Post Secondary Diploma in mineral treatment

Job description

Job Description - Operator, Reagent (Fly-In Fly-Out) (MEL01537)

WHAT DOES AGNICO EAGLE VALUE?

At Agnico Eagle, our values never waver. We believe in trust, respect, equity, family and responsibility. Why? Because they express who we are, and they have helped us succeed in business for over 60 years. We value you – your unique set of skills and experience. We value your willingness to build those skills and make a meaningful contribution to our company. And, we value your commitment to treat every person on our team with respect, helping us to operate safely, protect the environment and make a positive contribution to our local communities.

ABOUT OUR OPERATION

Canadian-based and led, Agnico Eagle is Canada's largest mining company and the second largest gold producer in the world. It produces precious metals from operations in Canada, Australia, Finland and Mexico and has a pipeline of high-quality exploration and development projects. Agnico Eagle is a partner of choice within the mining industry, recognized globally for its leading sustainability practices. Agnico Eagle was founded in 1957 and has consistently created value for its shareholders, declaring a cash dividend every year since 1983.

YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE

Reporting to the Supervisor, Process Plant, you will be part of the Process Plant Department. You will ensure that the goals and objectives are achieved while promoting and respecting Agnico Eagle’s culture, Health & Safety Code of Conduct, and the environment.

• Managemixinganddistributionsystemsofthefollowingchemicals:cyanide,coppersulphate,quicklime,sodiummetabisulfite,causticsoda,hydrochloricacid;
• Performdifferentmeasurementsofreagentconcentration;
• Maintainreagentinventoryinsidetheprocessplant;
• Responsibleofthecyanidedestructionequipment;
• Performlockoutandtagoutonvariousequipment;
• MaintainingoodordertheCILtailsandFinaltailssamplers;
• Verifyequipment,cleanandperforminspection,inasecuremanner;
• Inspectcircuittodetectanyabnormalitiesordefectiveequipment;
• Fillreportsrelatingtotheirworkarea;
• Filterthesamplesfromthesamplers;
• Maintainacleanandsafeworkenvironment;
• Operateoverheadcraneandsomemobileequipment;
• Reportallaccidentstosupervisor;
• PerformanyotherdutiesrequiredbytheSupervisor.

Post Secondary Diploma in mineral treatment is considered an asset;

2 years of experience in a mineral processing role within a Process Plant environment;

Valid Driver’s License is considered an asset.

Note that the official working language at Meliadine is English.

Your Work Schedule:

Schedule: 14 days of work, followed by 14 days for transportation and rest;

Accommodations and meals are provided on site at no cost to the employee. Agnico Eagle provides charter flights to and from the mine site and will accommodate to cover other travelling expenses according to your location of residence in Canada.