Gold Processing Specialist - Metals & Minerals

About the role

We are seeking a Gold Processing Specialist to join our team in Henderson, NV.

Responsibilities

• Act as Process Lead for gold processing engineering studies and projects.
• Develop, review, and optimize gold processing flowsheets, including:
• Crushing and grinding circuits.
• Leaching and adsorption circuits (CIL, CIP / CIC).
• Gold recovery, elution, electrowinning, and refining concepts.
• Lead process design activities for studies (PFS, FS), including:
• Design criteria and basis of design.
• Process simulations and equipment sizing.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior and intermediate process engineers.
• Interface with project management, engineering disciplines, and external stakeholders.
• Review metallurgical testwork programs and incorporate results into process design.
• Support site-related activities including commissioning support, plant troubleshooting, debottlenecking, and operational optimization.
• Participate in technical reviews, risk assessments, and value-improvement initiatives.
• Support client engagement, proposals, and technical presentations as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's/Master'S or Ph.D. degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in mineral processing, with a strong focus on gold processing.
• Demonstrated experience leading process activities for engineering studies and/or projects.
• Experience in preparing and reviewing technical deliverables: e.g. PFDs, P&IDs, PDC, trade-of-studies, etc.
• Strong familiarity with gold extraction technologies, including:
• CIL and CIP/CIC circuits.
• Crushing, grinding, and classification systems.
• Gold recovery and refining processes.
• Solid understanding of metallurgical testwork interpretation and its application to plant design.
• Strong technical judgment with a practical, operations-focused mindset.
• Proven ability to lead and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to balance technical rigor with project schedule and cost constraints.
• Client-focused, proactive, and solution-oriented.

Qualifications

• Site-based and operational experience at gold processing plants (operations, commissioning, ramp-up, or plant optimization).
• Exposure to brownfield modifications, expansions, or debottlenecking projects.
• Experience working on projects with international or remote operating sites.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or ability to obtain registration.

Skills

• Strong technical background in mineral processing, particularly gold processing.
• Experience in process design and optimization.
• Proficiency in metallurgical testwork interpretation.
• Leadership and mentoring skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Paid Time Off.
• Leaves of absence options.
• Flexible work options.
• Recognition and employee satisfaction programs.
• Employee assistance program.
• Voluntary benefits.

Pay

Depending on skills, experience, and geographical location, the expected compensation range is between $188,000-$200,000 annually.

Schedule

Full time.