Metallurgists gouverneur NY

Experience level: Mid-senior Experience required: 5 Years Education level: Bachelors degree Job function: Engineering Industry: Mining & Metals Compensation: View salary Total position: 1 Relocation assistance: Yes Visa sponsorship eligibility: No

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Job Description:

Empire State Mines is currently seeking a professional to fill the role of Metallurgist at its underground Zinc operation. Located within 2-hour drive of The Thousand Islands, Lake Ontario shoreline, the Adirondack Mountains and world class skiing at Lake Placid. Explore Canada with Montreal and Ottawa only 2-3 hours away.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the VP of Operations, the Metallurgist:

Manages quality assurance/quality control for the assay lab and mill operations

Monitors the process in the mill to maintain or increase production

Work collaboratively with the Mine and Shaft Depts to maximize opportunities and minimize production interruptions in the mine

Oversees mill maintenance planning

Identify and troubleshooting issues in the production process

Provide technical assistance to mill operators, millwrights, and lab technicians

Run tests on new ore bodies and chemicals to get optimal recoveries

Maintains chemical inventory and ordering

Metallurgical accounting and control of material inventories (concentrate storage, ore tanks, ore pad, etc.)

Provide A/R Dept with access to metallurgical data for their preparation of provisional invoices, assay exchange and negotiation for final invoices

Communicate concentration inventories and production schedules to Shipping Dept daily/weekly to allow for efficient schedule of outbound concentrate haulage

Coordinate with Environmental Dept regarding discharge water quality, flow, treatment and TSF inspections.

Maintain current knowledge of industry practice, innovation and technological change

Budget planning for production operations and capital

Manages the mill supervisor, millwright lead, laboratory technicians and other mill personnel as needed

Compliance with all company policies and procedures including, but not limited to safety, environmental, confidentiality and code of conduct

Consistently exercises discretion and judgment in job performance

Works without risk or harm to self and others

Punctuality and regular attendance required

Help develop other department personnel to perform duties listed above

XRF, AA, titrations, mill surveys, chemical addition and process flows.

Ensure all employees and contractors are working in a safe manner in line with mine site standard operating procedures and MSHA safety guidelines

Other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications:

At least 5 years experience required

Possesses good communication and interpersonal skills

General understanding of mining operations, as well a vast understanding of milling, flotation and maintenance operations.

Working knowledge and skill with P.C. utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, databases, and presentation software.

Knowledge in processing modelling software is preferred.

Strong verbal, written, analytical and persuasive skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and management.

Ability to work independently with little supervision.

Demonstrate strong administrative, organizational and technical writing skills.

Presently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Requires valid drivers license.

MUST HAVE

Bachelors degree.

At least 5 years experience required.

Experience in mill operations. mill maintenance and production.

General understanding of mining operations, as well a vast understanding of milling, flotation and maintenance operations.

Working knowledge and skill with P.C. utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, databases, and presentation software.

Requires valid drivers license.