Phoenix - Chief Metallurgist

Responsibilities

• The safe and efficient operation of the assigned process area which includes the management and development of the operating budget.
• Providing timely solutions and data to aid in the understanding and improvement of plant performance.
• Reviewing proposed designs and test plans for conformance with contract requirements and analyzing test data for accuracy and consistency.
• Reviewing and editing reports such as evaluation plans and technical program plans.
• Responsible for assuring that the generation, release, and maintenance of documentation is in accordance with Company and contractual requirements.
• Accurate metallurgical allocation of gold and silver, including compliance with metallurgical accounting standards.
• Reviewing and executing metallurgical accounting portions of ore and carbon processing contracts.
• Maintaining quality assurance standards.
• Creating or developing an environment that supports creation of a productive, cohesive team.

Qualifications

• BS in Metallurgical or Chemical Engineering required.
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in a specialty area are necessary, including supervising an engineering area or project management preferred.
• Solid working knowledge of operations and key drivers of production required.
• In-depth understanding of gold pyrometallurgy and hydrometallurgy along with experimental design required.
• Six Sigma and Design of Experiments experience preferred.
• Experience in supervision of technical staff required.
• Experience presenting and publishing high-quality work required.
• Proven ability to lead innovative projects from conception through design required.
• Knowledge of metallurgical accounting practices and procedures required.
• Strong proven oral and written communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license issued by the state.

About the Role

Nevada Gold Mines is a joint venture between Barrick (61.5%) and Newmont (38.5%) that combined their 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.

Benefits

We offer a generous benefits package which includes a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks, a 401k retirement plan with employer contribution, paid time off, company-sponsored medical clinics, company match share purchase program, and much more!

Pay

Comprehensive compensation package including bonuses benefits, and stock purchase plans where applicable.

Schedule

Dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.

Skills

Strong proven oral and written communication and interpersonal skills required.

Benefits

Access to a variety of career opportunities across Nevada Gold Mine locations.

Pay

Comprehensive compensation package including bonuses benefits, and stock purchase plans where applicable.

Schedule

Opportunities to grow and learn with the industry colleagues are endless.

Company

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 and projects span 18 countries and five continents. Barrick shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "B" and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "ABX."