Turquoise Ridge - Project Metallurgist

Careermine; Winnemucca (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k with match

Paid time off

Company clinics

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Nevada Gold Mines in Nevada seeks an ore processing metallurgist to support metallurgical processes at the Turquoise Ridge area. The role covers refractory ore treatment, milling, acidulation, pressure oxidation, CIL and stripping, with focus on process design, optimization and troubleshooting.

Requirements include a BS in Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering and 2–5 years in mineral processing, preferably gold hydrometallurgy, plus strong data analysis and MS Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering or equivalent Process-related degree.
• 2-5 years of experience in mineral processing plants, preferably in gold hydrometallurgical operations.
• Experience in project planning and execution.
• Experience in metallurgical test work design and interpretation.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a proactive and collaborative mindset.
• Familiarity with process control and plant data management systems (e.g., PI System, SCADA, DCS).
• Understanding of refractory ore processing, sulfur chemistry, and leaching.
• Experience in milling, acidulation, pressure oxidation, CIL and stripping circuits, is preferred.
• Proficiency in Excel, metallurgical data analysis, and basic mass balancing.
• Hands‑on experience with daily troubleshooting and shift support in a plant setting.
• Awareness of maintenance planning and reliability programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop business cases for new projects
• Coordinate and schedule the completion of all project stages, including Management of Change
• Evaluate project ideas and equipment improvements for safety, production, and cost gains
• Support process troubleshooting alongside Plant Metallurgists
• Support scoping, prefeasibility, and feasibility studies for expansions
• Prepare technical reports and presentations for management
• Manage relationships with consultants, vendors, and testing labs
• Design, coordinate, and monitor lab, pilot, and plant metallurgical test work
• Analyze results and provide recommendations for process design and optimization
• Ensure quality control and integrity of metallurgical data
• Support mass balances, water balances, and design criteria
• Collaborate with Engineering on equipment selection and process deliverables
• Participate in hazard analyses and design reviews
• Review operating strategies and process control requirements
• Act as metallurgical representative for capital projects from design to readiness

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Proactive mindset

Project planning

Test work design

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering

Tools

PI System

SCADA

DCS

Excel

Job description

Position Description:

Would you like to have a career with a collaborative, diverse, and dynamic mining company? We have an exciting opportunity for you!

We are seeking a skilled ore processing metallurgist to join our team in the Turquoise Ridge Process area. The successful candidate will be instrumental in supporting the metallurgical processes at our gold plant, which treats refractory gold ore through milling, acidulation, pressure oxidation in autoclaves followed by neutralization, Carbon-In-Leach (CIL) and stripping processing. This role requires a solid understanding of refractory gold treatment, pressure oxidation, and CIL processes, along with problem-solving and analytical skills.

At Nevada Gold Mines, our vision is to be the world's most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and operating the best assets with the best people. We are committed to a safe work environment, sending every person home safe and healthy every day and leaving a sustainable legacy on our host communities.

Responsibilities:

Project Development

• Develop business cases for new projects
• Coordinate and schedule the completion of all project stages. Including a proper application of the Management of Change process. Assuring proper involvement of all stakeholders
• Evaluate project ideas and implementation of new equipment. Targeting improvements in Safety/Environmental, production rates, costs, and recovery
• Support Process troubleshooting, alongside the Plant Metallurgists
• Support scoping, prefeasibility, and feasibility studies for new projects and plant expansions
• Prepare technical reports and presentations for management and project stakeholders
• Manage relationships with consultants, vendors, and testing laboratories

Metallurgical Test Work

• Design, coordinate, and monitor laboratory, pilot-scale and plant-scale metallurgical test work
• Liaise with external laboratories, consultants, and technology providers, as required to obtain proper technical support and results for new projects' evaluation
• Analyze test work results and provide recommendations for process design and optimization
• Ensure quality control and technical integrity of metallurgical data

Process Design Support

• Support the development of mass balances, water balances, and process design criteria
• Participate with Engineering in equipment selection processes and review of process engineering deliverables
• Participate in process hazard analyses and design reviews
• Review operating strategies and process control requirements
• Act as metallurgical technical representative for capital projects, supporting design, commissioning and operational readiness activities

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering or equivalent Process-related degree
• 2-5 years of experience in mineral processing plants, preferably in gold hydrometallurgical operations
• Experience in project planning and execution
• Experience in metallurgical test work design and interpretation
• Strong interpersonal skills with a proactive and collaborative mindset
• Familiarity with process control and plant data management systems (e.g., PI System, SCADA, DCS)
• Understanding of refractory ore processing, sulfur chemistry, and leaching
• Experience in milling, acidulation, pressure oxidation, CIL and stripping circuits, is preferred
• Proficiency in Excel, metallurgical data analysis, and basic mass balancing
• Hands‑on experience with daily troubleshooting and shift support in a plant setting
• Awareness of maintenance planning and reliability programs

What We Can Offer You

• A comprehensive compensation package including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks, a 401k retirement plan with employer contribution AND employer match, paid time off, company-sponsored medical clinics, company match share purchase program, and much more!
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• Endless opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization
• Nevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer

Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.