Senior Mill Operator

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited; Kirkland Lake; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company in Kirkland Lake, Ontario seeks a Senior Mill Operator. This position involves monitoring and maintaining milling operations to ensure safety and efficiency while achieving production objectives. Candidates must have 6 years of experience in mill operations, be mechanically minded, and possess strong communication skills. The role includes quality control, performance evaluations, and collaboration with team members. A competitive salary based on capabilities and experience is provided.

Qualifications

• 6 years’ experience as an operator 2 or equivalent.
• Literacy and numeracy to meet requirements of role.
• Flexible approach to work, capacity to work in same or different areas.

Responsibilities

• Ensure goals and objectives are achieved while promoting Agnico Eagle’s values.
• Monitor and maintain metallurgical parameters in all aspects of the circuit.
• Perform quality control tests, and make adjustments as required.

Skills

Competency in Basic Mill Common core

Mechanically minded

Team focused

Well-developed communications skills

Ability to anticipate and plan work requirements

Education

Working toward Supervisor Common Core

Train the Trainer & Ontario OHSA Mining Regulations knowledge

Job description

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Senior Mill Operator (MAC00391)

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.

Agnico Eagle Mines' Macassa Mine is situated on the traditional homelands of the Apitipi Anicinapek Nation, Beaverhouse First Nation, and Matachewan First Nation. In honoring our relationships with and commitments to our Partner Nations, Agnico Eagle prioritizes the hiring of Members from these Nations. To support this commitment, members from these Nations seeking employment opportunities at the Macassa Mine are encouraged to self‑identify during the job application process. This ensures that we can consider your application appropriately in line with our dedication to supporting our Partner Nations.

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Your Next Challenge:

• Reporting to the Mill Operations General Supervisor, you will be part of the Mill Operations Department. You will ensure that the goals and objectives are achieved while promoting and respecting Agnico Eagle’s values, Health & Safety Code of Conduct and the environment.
• Monitor and maintain metallurgical parameters in all aspects of solutions circuit/stripping circuit, grinding circuit, crushing, thickened tails and water treatment;
• Accuracy in reporting of process data in relevant documents, (e.g.excel);
• Monitors all instrumentation used to control the process in your area of responsibility, advising the appropriate people of defective equipment;
• Takes necessary corrective action to maintain established parameters and to bring the circuit into the established parameter ranges;
• Performs quality control tests, and makes adjustments as required to ensure that the circuit operates within the established product quality parameters;
• Performs various investigative tests as may be required to ensure the circuit operates at optimum conditions;
• Assists in metallurgical investigations, as required determining and evaluating various methods of improving circuit performance;
• Keeps up to date with changes in operating parameters, equipment, procedures and process control strategies in your area of responsibility;
• Makes recommendations to supervision for efficiency, safety and production improvements;
• Performs the required operating maintenance checks on all necessary operating equipment under your area of responsibility, and take corrective action when required;
• Assists as required with the maintenance of equipment;
• Undertakes Project work with Metallurgy;
• Keeps work area clean to maintain a safe clean working environment;
• Prioritize work and multi-tasking while following SOP’s and working safely, leading by example;
• Provide relief on grinding, solutions or crushing as requires;
• Relief Shift Supervisor from time to time, familiarity with others areas including Effluent Treatment Plant, Surface ops and Laboratory.

What You Need To Succeed

• Competency in Basic Mill Common core and with modules for Operator 1, required;
• Working toward Supervisor Common Core;
• 6 years’ experience as an operator 2 or equivalent;
• Mechanically minded, appreciating operations within acceptable parameters and ability to note subtle differences;
• Literacy and numeracy to meet requirements of role;
• Team focused, work independently and with others;
• Train the Trainer & Ontario OHSA Mining Regulations and Safety Program knowledge;
• Ability to anticipate and plan work requirements;
• Well-developed communications skills;
• Flexible approach to work, capacity to work in same or different areas as prescribed by Shift Supervisor.

Your Work Schedule:

Schedule: 7/7 schedule at our Macassa Mine in Kirkland Lake, ON.

Compensation Statement

In accordance with applicable legislation, the expected compensation includes base salary and potential bonus opportunity. Your individual pay will reflect your skills and experience while remaining competitive within the local market.