Metallurgist — Refractory Gold Plant & Project Lead

Careermine; Winnemucca (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k with match

Paid time off

Company clinics

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Nevada Gold Mines in Nevada seeks an ore processing metallurgist to support metallurgical processes at the Turquoise Ridge area. The role covers refractory ore treatment, milling, acidulation, pressure oxidation, CIL and stripping, with focus on process design, optimization and troubleshooting.

Requirements include a BS in Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering and 2–5 years in mineral processing, preferably gold hydrometallurgy, plus strong data analysis and MS Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering or equivalent Process-related degree.
• 2-5 years of experience in mineral processing plants, preferably in gold hydrometallurgical operations.
• Experience in project planning and execution.
• Experience in metallurgical test work design and interpretation.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a proactive and collaborative mindset.
• Familiarity with process control and plant data management systems (e.g., PI System, SCADA, DCS).
• Understanding of refractory ore processing, sulfur chemistry, and leaching.
• Experience in milling, acidulation, pressure oxidation, CIL and stripping circuits, is preferred.
• Proficiency in Excel, metallurgical data analysis, and basic mass balancing.
• Hands‑on experience with daily troubleshooting and shift support in a plant setting.
• Awareness of maintenance planning and reliability programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop business cases for new projects
• Coordinate and schedule the completion of all project stages, including Management of Change
• Evaluate project ideas and equipment improvements for safety, production, and cost gains
• Support process troubleshooting alongside Plant Metallurgists
• Support scoping, prefeasibility, and feasibility studies for expansions
• Prepare technical reports and presentations for management
• Manage relationships with consultants, vendors, and testing labs
• Design, coordinate, and monitor lab, pilot, and plant metallurgical test work
• Analyze results and provide recommendations for process design and optimization
• Ensure quality control and integrity of metallurgical data
• Support mass balances, water balances, and design criteria
• Collaborate with Engineering on equipment selection and process deliverables
• Participate in hazard analyses and design reviews
• Review operating strategies and process control requirements
• Act as metallurgical representative for capital projects from design to readiness

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Proactive mindset

Project planning

Test work design

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering

Tools

PI System

SCADA

DCS

Excel

Job description

Nevada Gold Mines in Nevada seeks an ore processing metallurgist to support metallurgical processes at the Turquoise Ridge area. The role covers refractory ore treatment, milling, acidulation, pressure oxidation, CIL and stripping, with focus on process design, optimization and troubleshooting.

Requirements include a BS in Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering and 2–5 years in mineral processing, preferably gold hydrometallurgy, plus strong data analysis and MS Excel skills.