Process Superintendent

McEwen Inc.; Eureka (NV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

HSA / FSA

ShortTerm and LongTerm Disability

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

PTO and paid holidays

Professional development and career成长

Job summary

McEwen Mining seeks a Process Superintendent to lead the process operations team, driving safe, efficient plant performance across crushing, leaching, ADR, and refinery processes. This role partners with operations, maintenance, and technical teams to optimize production, ensure regulatory compliance, and foster a strong safety culture.

The position emphasizes staff development, SOP adherence, and continuous improvement in a dynamic mining environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, Mineral Processing, or related field.
• 8–10 years in mineral processing or process plant operations preferred.
• Minimum 5 years in supervisory or leadership roles.
• Strong knowledge of crushing circuits, heap leach, ADR systems, refinery processes.
• Proven leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and process monitoring systems.
• Safe handling of sodium cyanide.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise process plant personnel to achieve production goals safely and efficiently.
• Monitor plant performance including throughput, recovery, and operational efficiency.
• Develop and implement daily, weekly, and monthly production plans.
• Coordinate with maintenance to ensure equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• CapEx budget control and input into departmental budgets.
• Ensure adherence to SOPs, safety regulations, and environmental requirements.
• Conduct routine inspections to identify safety risks and improvements.
• Support training and development of process plant staff.
• Participate in operational meetings and report on plant performance.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Process optimization

Safety management

Budgeting

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

SCADA

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, Mineral Processing, or related field

Tools

SCADA systems

Maintenance planning software

Job description

Position Overview

The Process Superintendent is responsible for leading and managing the process operations team to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable plant performance. This role oversees daily processing activities, including crushing, maintenance, leaching, grasshopper stacking, ADR, and refinery operations, while ensuring production targets, quality standards, and regulatory requirements are consistently met. The Process Superintendent works closely with operations, maintenance, and technical teams to optimize plant performance, coordinate maintenance activities, and support production planning. This position plays a key leadership role in promoting a strong safety culture, developing team members, and ensuring adherence to company policies, standard operating procedures, and best practices. The Process Superintendent also monitors operational performance, manages departmental resources, and implements improvements to enhance plant efficiency and reliability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise process plant personnel to achieve production goals safely and efficiently.
• Monitor plant performance including throughput, recovery, and operational efficiency, to meet cost and production targets.
• Develop and implement daily, weekly, and monthly production plans.
• Coordinate closely with maintenance teams to ensure equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• CapEx budget control.
• Monitor operational costs and provide input into departmental budgets.
• Ensure adherence to standard operating procedures, safety regulations, and environmental requirements.
• Conduct routine inspections of plant operations to identify safety risks and operational improvements.
• Support training, coaching, and development of process plant staff.
• Participate in operational meetings and provide accurate reporting on plant performance.
• Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement within the process plant.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, Mineral Processing, or related field preferred.
• At least 8 to 10 years of experience in mineral processing or process plant operations preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of supervisory or leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of crushing circuits, heap leach operations, ADR systems, and refinery processes.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and problemsolving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and process monitoring systems.
• Safe handling of sodium cyanide.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

• Work performed in both office and active process plant environments.
• Frequent walking on uneven surfaces, climbing stairs, and working around industrial equipment.
• Exposure to outdoor weather conditions and plant operating environments.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift moderate loads as required.
• Required use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Benefits/Culture:

• At McEwen Mining, our employees are key to our success. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) / Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• ShortTerm and LongTerm Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth