Lead Metallurgist - Gold Processing & Plant Performance

Nevada Gold Mines; Battle Mountain (NV); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Stock purchase plan

Health, dental, vision benefits

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Nevada Gold Mines is seeking a Chief Metallurgist for our Phoenix operation. You will lead the safe, efficient operation of the process area and manage the operating budget, delivering data-driven improvements across metallurgical processes.

The role requires deep expertise in pyrometallurgy and hydrometallurgy, plus experience supervising technical staff and leading innovative projects within a mining context.

Qualifications

• BS in Metallurgical or Chemical Engineering is required.

Responsibilities

• The safe and efficient operation of the assigned process area including management and development of the operating budget.

Skills

Metallurgical leadership

Budget management

Process optimization

Metallurgical accounting knowledge

Communication skills

Project management

Supervision of staff

DOE / experimental design

Leadership in mining operations

Education

BS in Metallurgical or Chemical Engineering

Job description

Nevada Gold Mines is seeking a Chief Metallurgist for our Phoenix operation. You will lead the safe, efficient operation of the process area and manage the operating budget, delivering data-driven improvements across metallurgical processes.

The role requires deep expertise in pyrometallurgy and hydrometallurgy, plus experience supervising technical staff and leading innovative projects within a mining context.