Senior Metallurgist

NES Fircroft; United States; Remote; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Camp accommodation and meals included

FIFO flights provided from designatedH

Job summary

NES Fircroft seeks a Senior Metallurgist with a strong gold processing background to lead metallurgical operations, optimize recovery, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance. The role encompasses technical leadership across crushing, grinding, leaching, and CIP/CIL circuits in a 14/14 FIFO roster.

Ideal candidate has 10+ years in gold processing, expertise in CIP/CIL, gravity, and flotation, and proven ability to mentor junior staff while driving cost-effective process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline.
• 10+ years in gold processing operations with proven metallurgical optimization.
• Strong knowledge of gold extraction processes (CIP/CIL, gravity, flotation).
• Familiarity with metallurgical accounting and process control systems.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills; strong leadership and communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead metallurgical operations and provide technical guidance to plant personnel.
• Monitor and optimize gold recovery processes across crushing, grinding, leaching, and CIP/CIL circuits.
• Conduct metallurgical test work and interpret results to improve plant performance.
• Develop and implement process improvement initiatives to reduce costs and increase efficiency.
• Prepare and analyze daily, weekly, and monthly metallurgical reports.
• Collaborate with maintenance, operations, and geology teams to meet production goals.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Mentor junior metallurgists and technicians.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Gold processing knowledge

Process optimization

Technical guidance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Process control systems

Metallurgical accounting software

Job description

Fly-in / Fly-out (FIFO) - 14 days on / 14 days off rotation

Employment Type:

Full-Time, Permanent

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Metallurgist with a strong background in gold processing to join our operations team. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership and optimization expertise for metallurgical processes, ensuring maximum recovery, efficiency, and compliance with safety and environmental standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead metallurgical operations and provide technical guidance to plant personnel.
• Monitor and optimize gold recovery processes, including crushing, grinding, leaching, and CIP/CIL circuits.
• Conduct metallurgical test work and interpret results to improve plant performance.
• Develop and implement process improvement initiatives to reduce costs and increase efficiency.
• Prepare and analyze daily, weekly, and monthly metallurgical reports.
• Collaborate with maintenance, operations, and geology teams to ensure integrated production goals.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Mentor junior metallurgists and technicians.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Experience: Minimum 10 years in gold processing operations, with proven expertise in metallurgical optimization.
• Strong knowledge of gold extraction processes (CIP/CIL, gravity, flotation, etc.).
• Familiarity with metallurgical accounting and process control systems.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong leadership and communication abilities.
• Ability to work in a remote FIFO environment on a 14/14 rotation.

Additional Requirements:

• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to pass pre-employment medical and drug/alcohol screening.
• Commitment to safety and continuous improvement.
• Competitive salary and bonus structure.
• FIFO flights provided from designated hubs.
• Camp accommodation and meals included.