Senior Metallurgist
Apply NowCompany: Coeur Mining Inc.
Location: Lovelock, NV 89419
Description:
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Coeur Mining is a U.S.-based, well-diversified, growing, precious metals producer with four wholly-owned operations: the Palmarejo gold-silver complex in 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 silver-zinc-lead 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 430 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.
About the Job:
Reporting directly to the Metallurgy Superintendent, the Senior Metallurgist will provide technical expertise, guidance and leadership in Metallurgical testing and analysis. The Senior Metallurgist will be involved with the Assay and Metallurgical Laboratory, short and long range metallurgical performance of the Heap Leach facilities, Merrill Crowe plant, Refinery and Crusher circuits.
Responsibilities:
Required Qualifications & Skills:
Additional Information:
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.
Coeur Mining is a U.S.-based, well-diversified, growing, precious metals producer with four wholly-owned operations: the Palmarejo gold-silver complex in 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 silver-zinc-lead 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 430 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.
About the Job:
Reporting directly to the Metallurgy Superintendent, the Senior Metallurgist will provide technical expertise, guidance and leadership in Metallurgical testing and analysis. The Senior Metallurgist will be involved with the Assay and Metallurgical Laboratory, short and long range metallurgical performance of the Heap Leach facilities, Merrill Crowe plant, Refinery and Crusher circuits.
Responsibilities:
- Perform all work in a safe and healthful manner with company's safety and environmental policies and procedures.
- Initiate and manage laboratory metallurgical test work.
- Review and analyze metallurgical results from laboratory and operating data.
- Prepare and review technical reports to ensure the accuracy of data and timely submission.
- Optimize leach pad loading schedules and ensure efficient operation.
- Assist management in setting achievable short and long term heap leach production targets.
- Ability to identify operational deficiencies and provide engineered and/or technical solutions to improve production.
- Participate in site engineering design and functions as needed.
- Plan, coordinate and implement research and engineering projects.
- Clearly define and document project requirements, project schedules, resource, cost estimates, plans, and targets.
- Create an atmosphere in which timely and high quality information flows smoothly between oneself and others; encourage the open expression of ideas and opinions.
- Communicate technical concepts and information in non-technical, more easily understandable terms while conveying information clearly and effectively through both formal and informal documentation.
Required Qualifications & Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Metallurgical engineering or related field.
- Approximately 5-7 years of related experience.
- Practical and applied experience with heap leach, Refinery, Crushing operations, and Process Control systems.
- Metallurgy understanding and experience in troubleshooting and optimizing circuits.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills.
- Prior processing experience working within precious metals.
- Advanced computer skills in MS Word, Excel and database software.
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 and Winnemucca
- Travel pay for those outside of bussing 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.