Project Metallurgist - Remote Alaskan Camp & Growth

Northern Star Pogo Mine; Delta Junction (AK); Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Insurance

401(k)

Paid leave

Job summary

Northern Star Resources Limited is seeking a Project Metallurgist for the Pogo operation in Alaska on a 15 day on, 13 day off rotational schedule. You will implement project work in the Processing department, provide technical advice, and lead improvements to grinding, flotation, gravity, CIL, and elution circuits.

The role requires a Metallurgical Engineering degree, 3+ years in metallurgical processing, excellent communication, and a valid driver's license; on-site camp with amenities is

Qualifications

• Degree in Metallurgical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years experience in metallurgical processing plant in gold/base metal industries.
• Excellent communication and report writing skills.
• Current Driver's License.
• Able to pass a background check and post-offer physical.

Responsibilities

• Provide metallurgical and processing operations advice.
• Lead projects and implement change without waiting for direction.
• Optimize grinding, flotation, gravity (Knelson and Acacia), CIL and elution circuits.
• Conduct plant investigations to improve recovery and throughput while reducing cost.
• Maintain and upgrade plant control systems as required.
• Seek improvement opportunities with reagents and suppliers.
• Assist Senior Metallurgist or Metallurgical Superintendent on test work.
• Keep Metallurgical Superintendent informed on project progress.

Skills

Communication

Report writing

Education

Metallurgical Engineering / Extractive Metallurgy / Chemical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Northern Star Resources Limited is seeking a Project Metallurgist for the Pogo operation in Alaska on a 15 day on, 13 day off rotational schedule. You will implement project work in the Processing department, provide technical advice, and lead improvements to grinding, flotation, gravity, CIL, and elution circuits.

The role requires a Metallurgical Engineering degree, 3+ years in metallurgical processing, excellent communication, and a valid driver's license; on-site camp with amenities is