Graduate Metallurgist - Gold Milling & Growth in Alaska

Northern Star Pogo LLC; Delta Junction (AK); On-site; USD 87,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

401k

Paid leave

Job summary

Northern Star Pogo LLC in Delta Junction, AK invites recent graduates to join the Graduate Metallurgist program. This 2-year professional track teaches grinding, gravity concentration, flotation, leaching and filtration while you work with seasoned engineers on site.

Candidates hold a BS/BE in Metallurgy/Materials or Chemistry, have strong data analysis and Excel skills, a valid driver’s license, and can pass background and post-offer medicals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or Engineering Degree in Metallurgy/Materials or Chemistry from an accredited institution.
• Experience in a mill, mine, or industrial setting is well regarded.
• Excellent data analysis skills.
• Current Driver’s License.
• Able to pass a background check and post-offer physical.
• Able to work unsupervised and demonstrate good problem-solving skills.
• Must pass a post-offer physical and drug test, as well as a criminal history/background check.

Responsibilities

• Graduate program focuses on applying education to a gold processing environment and learning from experienced professionals.
• Develop knowledge of grinding, gravity concentration, flotation, leaching and filtration unit operations.
• Spend time with operations, maintenance and mining departments to gain full site understanding.

Skills

Data analysis

Excel proficiency

Problem solving

Ability to work unsupervised

Driver's license

Education

BS/BE in Metallurgy/Materials or Chemistry

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Job description

Northern Star Pogo LLC in Delta Junction, AK invites recent graduates to join the Graduate Metallurgist program. This 2-year professional track teaches grinding, gravity concentration, flotation, leaching and filtration while you work with seasoned engineers on site.

Candidates hold a BS/BE in Metallurgy/Materials or Chemistry, have strong data analysis and Excel skills, a valid driver’s license, and can pass background and post-offer medicals.