Project Metallurgist: Gold Processing & Plant Optimization

Northern Star Resources Ltd.; Alaska; On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent position and job security

Bonus package

401(k) and paid leave

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Northern Star Resources Limited seeks a Project Metallurgist for our Pogo operation in Alaska on a 15 day on, 13 day off rotational schedule. This full-time professional role focuses on delivering safety and operational improvements within the Processing department, with hands-on technical guidance to plant metallurgists.

Requires degree in Metallurgical/Extractive/Chemical Engineering plus 3 years in metallurgical processing; strong Excel skills; valid driver’s license; ability to pass

Qualifications

• Degree in Metallurgical/Extractive/Chemical Engineering from a recognised tertiary institution.
• Minimum 3 years relevant experience in metallurgical processing plants (gold or base metals).
• Strong computer literacy including Excel and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide metallurgical and processing operations advice to the plant.
• Lead projects and implement change with minimal direction.
• Optimise the grinding, flotation, gravity, CIL, and elution circuits.
• Conduct investigations to improve recovery, throughput and cost.

Skills

Metallurgical processing

Excel

Communication

Driver's license

Education

Degree in Metallurgical Engineering / Extractive Metallurgy / Chemical Engineering

Job description

Northern Star Resources Limited seeks a Project Metallurgist for our Pogo operation in Alaska on a 15 day on, 13 day off rotational schedule. This full-time professional role focuses on delivering safety and operational improvements within the Processing department, with hands-on technical guidance to plant metallurgists.

Requires degree in Metallurgical/Extractive/Chemical Engineering plus 3 years in metallurgical processing; strong Excel skills; valid driver’s license; ability to pass