Senior Metallurgist: Gold Processing & Optimization

Careermine; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Stock purchase plans

Career opportunities across Barrick

Job summary

Barrick is seeking a Senior Metallurgist to join the Fourmile Project team in Elko, NV. The role provides technical leadership to optimize metallurgical processes, driving continuous improvement to meet production, recovery, and safety targets.

The candidate will lead roasting, calcine handling, and CIL circuit improvements, mentor junior engineers, and manage metallurgical projects from concept to completion while ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in metallurgical operations, with preference for roasting or refractory gold processing.
• Solid understanding of roasting chemistry, calcine handling, leaching, and CIL processes.
• Proficiency in data analysis, process control systems, and metallurgical accounting.
• Ability to lead and mentor teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead efforts to optimize the crushing, dry milling, roasting, off gas handling, and CIL circuits for improved gold recovery, throughput, and reagent consumption.
• Monitor metallurgical performance KPIs and implement corrective actions when deviations occur.
• Address process upsets and collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to identify root causes and implement solutions.
• Analyze data from roaster and downstream circuits to identify bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement.
• Provide technical leadership and support to the operations team.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts for process-related issues, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum efficiency.
• Assist developing and mentoring junior metallurgical engineers and technicians, fostering technical growth and knowledge transfer.
• Provide training and guidance to operations staff on safe and effective metallurgical practices.
• Manage metallurgical projects from conception through to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, maintenance, and operations, to achieve project objectives.
• Analyze metallurgical data and prepare detailed technical reports.
• Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) for process performance.
• Present findings and recommendations to senior management and other stakeholders.
• Ensure all metallurgical activities comply with safety and environmental regulations.
• Promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement within the metallurgical team.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

7+ years experience

Roasting/CIL experience

Data analysis

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Metallurgical/Chemical Eng degree

Tools

METSIM

PI ProcessBook

Job description

Barrick is seeking a Senior Metallurgist to join the Fourmile Project team in Elko, NV. The role provides technical leadership to optimize metallurgical processes, driving continuous improvement to meet production, recovery, and safety targets.

The candidate will lead roasting, calcine handling, and CIL circuit improvements, mentor junior engineers, and manage metallurgical projects from concept to completion while ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations.