Metallurgy Superintendent

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Coeur Mining, Inc. is a U.S.-based, well-diversified, growing precious metals producer with five wholly-owned operations: the Las Chispas silver-gold mine in Sonora, Mexico, the Palmarejo gold-silver complex in Chihuahua, Mexico, the Rochester silver-gold mine in Nevada, the Kensington gold mine in Alaska and the Wharf gold mine in South Dakota. In addition, the Company wholly-owns the Silvertip polymetallic critical minerals exploration project in British Columbia.

Coeur Rochester is an open pit, heap leach silver and gold operation. The Rochester mine has the company’s distinct position as Coeur’s largest expansion investment project in its 95-year history. The expansion project initiated commercial production in Q1 2024 and is currently in ramp-up, targeting a tripling of production rates from historical. Additionally, Rochester has the largest silver reserve asset in the United States.

Coeur Rochester has been an integral part of the local community for over 30 years and is committed to supporting its cultural heritage, educational programs, and health and wellness programs.

Coeur Rochester employs approximately 450 mine engineers, geologists, front-line operators, exploration, and business leaders. Coeur Rochester prioritizes safety, teamwork, career development, and growth. If you want to grow your career in a progressive, team-oriented environment, apply today.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Metallurgy Superintendent to lead and oversee the metallurgical function at our gold and silver heap leach operation. This role is responsible for managing the Assay Laboratory, Metallurgical Laboratory, and Metallurgical Engineering team, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations. The Metallurgy Superintendent will play a critical role in optimizing metallurgical performance, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and corporate standards.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Management

- Provide leadership and direction to the Assay Lab, Metallurgical Lab, and Metallurgical Engineering team.

- Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

- Develop team capabilities through mentoring, training, and succession planning.

Metallurgical Operations

- Oversee metallurgical performance of the heap leach and Merrill-Crowe circuit, ensuring optimal gold and silver recoveries.

- Manage sampling, assay, and metallurgical testing programs to ensure data accuracy and reliability.

- Drive initiatives to improve metallurgical recovery, reagent optimization, and process efficiencies.

- Ensure metallurgical balances, production forecasting, and reporting are accurate and timely.

Technical & Process Improvement

- Provide technical expertise to troubleshoot process issues and support plant operations.

- Lead metallurgical test work programs to support process optimization, cost reduction, and future growth projects.

- Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and environmental teams to ensure integration of metallurgical best practices.

- Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) for heap leach operations, Merrill-Crowe plant performance, and laboratory quality control.

Compliance & Reporting

- Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and corporate governance requirements.

- Maintain quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) programs for laboratory operations.

- Prepare and deliver regular metallurgical reports, performance reviews, and improvement recommendations to senior leadership.

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field.

- Minimum 8–10 years of metallurgical experience in gold and silver operations, with at least 3–5 years in a supervisory or superintendent role.

- Strong background in heap leaching and Merrill-Crowe processing.

- Demonstrated leadership ability in managing technical teams and laboratory operations.

- Proficiency in metallurgical data analysis, process modeling, and production reporting.

- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

- Commitment to health, safety, and environmental best practices.

Work Environment

- Site-based role at a gold and silver heap leach operation.

- Interaction with operations, maintenance, and corporate teams.

- Requires adaptability to changing priorities and ability to work in a fast-paced mining environment.

Additional Information:

- Competitive AIP (Bonus structure)

- Relocation available for certain positions

- Full benefits on day 1 (medical, vision, dental, employee assistance program, Teladoc service)

- 6% dollar-for-dollar employer match to 401k or Roth, immediate vesting

- Flexible schedule

- Bus service from Lovelock, Fallon, and Winnemucca

- Travel pay for those outside of bus service

It is the policy of Coeur Mining, Inc. and its direct and indirect United States subsidiaries (the “Company”) to provide equal opportunity employment to all Employees and applicants for employment. No person working at the Company's facilities in the United States is to be discriminated against in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.