Turquoise Ridge - Metallurgist

Position Description JOB 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 Metallurgist I to join our Turquoise Ridge operation. The successful candidate will be instrumental in supporting the metallurgical processes at our plant, which treats refractory gold ore through pressure oxidation in autoclaves followed by Carbon-In-Leach (CIL) 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.

- 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 improvement to maximize cash flow.

- Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

- Bachelor of Science degree in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering or equivalent Process-related degree required

- Knowledge of the principles and methods used in metallurgical and processing analysis, have some practical application, and process optimization experience is highly preferred

- Ability to research, analyze information and draw conclusions, and take action to resolve operational, environmental issues, permit compliance, and problem resolution from an operating plan status required

- Proficiency in multiple software application and network platforms preferred

- Ablity to learn how to manipulate and analyzing large datasets programmatically preferred

- Ability to work with PowerBI, Tableau or set-up databases would be well regarded preferred

- Experience with the analytical instrumentation and theory of ion exchange is preferred

- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills preferred

- Ability to work in a team environment that creates and enhances the Barrick vision through understanding and capturing of future opportunities preferred

- Demonstrated ability to perform essential functions of the position required

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.

About Us

Our mission is to be the world’s most valued gold and copper mining business. We are committed to partnering with our host countries and communities to transform their natural resources into tangible benefits and mutual prosperity.

Barrick is a leading global mining, exploration and development company. With one of the largest portfolios of world-class and life-long gold and copper assets in the industry - including six of the world's Tier One gold mines - Barrick's operations an projects span 18 countries and five continents. Barrick is also the largest gold producer in the United States. We create real, long-term value for all stakeholders through responsible mining, strong partnerships, and a disciplined approach to growth. Barrick shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "B" and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "ABX".

Nevada Gold Mines (NGM) is a joint venture between Barrick (61.5%) and Newmont (38.5%) that combined our significant assets across Nevada in 2019 to create the single largest gold-producing complex in the world. NGM produces approximately 3.5 million ounces of gold a year. The massive mining operation comprises eight mines along with their associated infrastructure and processing facilities and hosts three of Barrick’s Tier One assets: Carlin, Cortez, and Turquoise Ridge. At NGM, our mission is to be the world’s most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and owning the best assets, with the best people, to deliver sustainable returns for our owners and partners.