Goldstrike - Refinery Technician

Position Description:

Nevada Gold Mines is looking for a Refinery Technician to join the Goldstrike Process team. The Refinery Technician is responsible for the recovery of gold from a pregnant solution into a gold bearing sludge, removing contaminants from the sludge, and producing gold dore bars. They will ensure safe and efficient operation of various processing circuits/equipment including but not limited to: electrowinning, retort furnaces, induction furnaces, off gas/gas handling, reagent handling and addition, solution balance, sample collection, data recording, retrieval of sample data, proper handling of potentially hazardous chemicals, monitoring/controlling water flows, pumps, valves, piping and other equipment, making calculations and adjustments as needed to maintain operating parameters within limits.

Responsibilities:

Reporting to Refinery General Supervisor, the Refinery Technician is responsible for the following: Maintain housekeeping and circuit cleanliness to ensure safe operation. Communicate daily with the elutions operators in movement of pregnant and barren solution. Operate production machinery and equipment such as overhead cranes, valves, and pumps.

Operate the following:

electrowinning cells, mercury retort furnaces, smelting furnaces, baghouses, carbon beds. Operate a forklift. Prepare gold bullion for shipment. Identify preventative maintenance needs to prevent loss to personnel, property, and process by observing machinery and equipment. Report any mechanical, electrical or instrumentation repairs as needed. Collect samples for metallurgical accounting and process control. Operate a computer and related software for record keeping and circuit control. Comply with state and federal safety and health regulations, company policies and procedures and the company's environmental compliance policy. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

5+ years of process operations experience preferred Familiarity with PI and DeltaV Understanding of computer applications such as Excel and MINEMAN. Ability to work independently and as part of a team What We Can Offer You A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses benefits, and stock purchase plans where applicable Ability to make a difference and lasting impact Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team Opportunities to grow and learn with the industry colleagues are endless Access to a variety of career opportunities across Nevada Gold Mine locations Nevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer