Metallurgist, Heap Leach — Process Optimization

Nevada Gold Mines; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plan

401k employer contribution and match

Paid time off

Company-sponsored clinics

Company match share purchase program

Job summary

Nevada Gold Mines is seeking a Metallurgist at our Carlin Process operations Heap Leach Facility. The role focuses on process optimization, data automation, and cross-functional collaboration to maximize cash flow while maintaining safety and environmental compliance.

Qualifications include a BS in Metallurgical or Chemical Engineering and at least 3 years in a related role; heap leach experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent process-related degree.
• Three years of experience in metallurgical or chemical engineering.
• Heap leach metallurgy experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of metallurgical analysis methods with process optimization experience.
• Ability to research, analyze information and resolve operational and environmental issues.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Proven safety record and ability to support safety, environmental, and production goals.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with production and maintenance to ensure environmental compliance and safe plant operation.
• Lead projects from experimental design through forecasting, funding, construction, and commissioning.
• Advance automation of data collection.
• Provide technical analysis to process group stakeholders.
• Develop leaching plans and solution management plans.
• Analyze metallurgical test work and update recovery curves.
• Utilize Excel, PowerPoint, Jigsaw, Pi, and GoldSim for analyses.

Skills

Metallurgical knowledge

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Metallurgical Engineering or Chemical Engineering

3 years experience in metallurgical or chemical engineering

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Jigsaw

Pi

GoldSim

Job description

Nevada Gold Mines is seeking a Metallurgist at our Carlin Process operations Heap Leach Facility. The role focuses on process optimization, data automation, and cross-functional collaboration to maximize cash flow while maintaining safety and environmental compliance.

Qualifications include a BS in Metallurgical or Chemical Engineering and at least 3 years in a related role; heap leach experience is preferred.