Process Technician

About the role

The Process Operator will ensure safe and efficient operation of various processing circuits/equipment at Coeur Rochester, an open pit, heap leach silver and gold operation. This role is integral to the company's largest expansion investment project in its 95-year history.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and efficient operation of various processing circuits/equipment including but not limited to: carbon-in-leach, resin-in-leach, elution (carbon/resin), autoclaves, roasters, thickeners, retort/induction furnaces, solution balance, sample collection, data recording, retrieval of sample data.
• Perform manual labor in support of general plant clean-up and assist other process operators.
• Communicate all pertinent information during shift relief.
• Follow good housekeeping practices.
• Only operate equipment or systems for which training has been provided.
• Comply with state and federal health and safety regulations.
• Conduct routine equipment inspections to identify conditions or defects that may impact employee safety, environmental compliance, property damage or reliability of equipment and take necessary steps to mitigate defects.
• (Make basic repairs if employee has training, skill, and knowledge or generate work request in work management system).
• Conduct detailed equipment inspections as assigned, document deficiencies and generate work requests. (Safety equipment and plant equipment)
• Ensure all sampling is conducted at designated intervals, accurately processed, and results documented as defined by procedure.
• Operate assigned circuit(s) within specified standards to ensure federal/state/local/site requirements/regulations.
• Understand process flows and equipment fundamentals to properly execute LOTO, & trouble shooting actions as required.
• Work with team members to effectively and efficiently complete tasks.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements & Skills

• Prior experience in mining preferred.
• Will hire entry level based on experience.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and work with minimum supervision required.
• Proven safety and attendance record required.
• Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years’ experience working in a processing facility preferred.
• Knowledge of high pressure/high temperature systems preferred.
• Direct experience working in the Process or Mining environment preferred.
• Experience in handling chemicals and reagents preferred.
• Experience in other phases of gold ore processing preferred.
• The ability to work a rotating schedule of nights and days is an essential function of this role.

Additional Information

Hourly Rate Range: $28.01 - 45.34 (DOE)
Rotating Shifts: 5 On, 4 Off / 4 on, 5 off
Quarterly bonus up to $4,100 (up to $16,400 annually)
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
On the job training
Flexible schedule
Bus service from Lovelock, Winnemucca, and Fallon
Travel pay for those outside of bussing service