Technician, Metallurgical

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited; Rankin Inlet; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company is seeking a Technician, Metallurgical to join their team in Rankin Inlet, Canada. In this role, you will oversee metallurgical testing and refining operations, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards. Candidates should hold a College Diploma in metallurgy and have 3-4 years of relevant experience. The position includes a 14-day work schedule with accommodations and meals provided on site, alongside charter flights to the mine.

Benefits

Accommodations provided

Meals provided on site

Charter flights to/from the mine

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of experience in a similar role.
• Mining experience is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the metallurgical laboratory and operations testing.
• Monitor the electrowinning process and oversee gold pouring activities.
• Prepare and develop refinery procedures.

Skills

Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Experience in metallurgy

Education

College Diploma in metallurgy or equivalent

Job description

Job Description - Technician, Metallurgical (MEL01525)

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.

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YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE:

• Reporting to the Production Metallurgist, 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 and safety code of conduct and the environment.
• Responsible for the metallurgical laboratory and overseeing all metallurgy and operations testing.
• Responsible for the refinery operations by monitoring the electrowinning process, cleaning the electrowinning cells and overseeing gold pouring activities.
• Prepare and develop the refinery, Metallurgy lab procedures for approval, and apply them in everyday work.
• Prepare and perform the sampling for month end inventory according to its planning.
• Inspect and monitor the process samplers.
• Perform the specific survey to the crushing, grinding, CIL/stripping circuits for KPI validation.
• Validate the accuracy of the equipment measurement, perform the maintenance needed and fill out work orders accordingly.
• Respect the budget and control costs.
• Apply the best metallurgy practices.
• Ensure an effective transfer of information to the cross shift.
• Any other duty required by the Supervisor.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

• College Diploma in metallurgy, material science (ferrous/nonferrous materials) or equivalent.
• 3-4 years of experience in a similar role.
• Mining experience is considered an asset.
• Excellent working knowledge of all Microsoft Office software especially Outlook, Excel, Word & PowerPoint.

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 may accommodate to cover other travelling expenses.