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Nevada Gold Mines ยท 1 week ago

Phoenix - Senior Metallurgist

Nevada Gold Mines is a dynamic mining company seeking a Senior Metallurgist at their Phoenix operation. The role involves collaborating with various departments to ensure environmental compliance and safe plant operations, while also working on projects related to experimental design and process improvements.

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Responsibilities

Work closely with production and maintenance supervision along with other outside departments to ensure environmental compliance and safe functionality of the plant operation and maintaining of equipment
Work on projects through all aspects of experimental design, engineering, forecasting, funding, construction, and commissioning
Continue to develop automation of data collection
Provide technical assistance and analysis to process group stakeholders
Be familiar with strategic business planning and propose process improvements to maximize cash flow
Create and maintain leaching plans, solution management plans
Analyze metallurgical test work and update recovery curves
Work with computers and associated programs like Excel, PowerPoint, Jigsaw, Pi, GoldSim
Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Metallurgical EngineeringChemical EngineeringHeap Leach ProcessProcess Control SystemsProcess OptimizationInterpersonal SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationLeadership Experience

Required

Bachelor of Science degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent Process-related degree required
Minimum 5 years experience in metallurgical or chemical engineering role required
Knowledge of the principles and methods used in metallurgical and processing analysis, have some practical application, and process optimization experience required
Ability to research, analyze information and draw conclusions, take action to resolve operational, environmental issues, permit compliance, and problem resolution from an operating plan status required
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills required
Proven safety record and ability to support work group in achievements of safety, environmental, and production goals required
Ability to perform the essential functions of this position required

Preferred

Experience in heap leach process, milling process and process control systems preferred
Previous supervisory or leadership experience preferred

Benefits

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

Company

Nevada Gold Mines

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Nevada Gold Mines is a joint venture between Barrick Gold Corporation (61.5%) and Newmont Goldcorp Corporation (38.5%), combining their significant assets across Nevada to create the single largest gold-producing complex in the world and realize the full potential of these mines through synergies and best-in-class operational improvements.

H1B Sponsorship

Nevada Gold Mines has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (11)
2024 (7)
2023 (3)
2022 (12)
2021 (8)
2020 (13)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Jessie Going
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
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Lori McCurry
Lead Human Resources Business Partner
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