Turquoise Ridge - Project Metallurgist

Responsibilities

• Develop business cases for new projects
• Schedule and coordinate the completion of all project stages, including the proper application of the Management of Change process
• Evaluate project ideas and implement new equipment to target improvements in Safety/Environmental, production rates, costs, and recovery
• Support Process troubleshooting alongside the Plant Metallurgists
• Prepare technical reports and presentations for management and project stakeholders
• Manage relationships with consultants, vendors, and testing laboratories
• Design, coordinate, and monitor laboratory, pilot-scale, and plant-scale metallurgical test work
• Liaise with external laboratories, consultants, and technology providers to obtain proper technical support and results for new projects' evaluation
• Analyze test work results and provide recommendations for process design and optimization
• Ensure quality control and technical integrity of metallurgical data
• Support the development of mass balances, water balances, and process design criteria
• Participate in equipment selection processes and review of process engineering deliverables
• Review process hazard analyses and design reviews
• Act as metallurgical technical representative for capital projects, supporting design, commissioning, and operational readiness activities

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent Process-related degree
• 2–5 years of experience in mineral processing plants, preferably in gold hydrometallurgical operations
• Experience in project planning and execution
• Experience in metallurgical test work design and interpretation
• Strong interpersonal skills with a proactive and collaborative mindset
• Familiarity with process control and plant data management systems (e.g., PI System, SCADA, DCS)
• Understanding of refractory ore processing, sulfur chemistry, and leaching
• Experience in milling, acidulation, pressure oxidation, CIL and stripping circuits, is preferred
• Proficiency in Excel, metallurgical data analysis, and basic mass balancing
• Hands-on experience with daily troubleshooting and shift support in a plant setting
• Awareness of maintenance planning and reliability programs

What We Can Offer You

• A comprehensive compensation package including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks
• A 401k retirement plan with employer contribution AND employer match
• Paid time off
• Company-sponsored medical clinics
• Company match share purchase program
• and much more!

About Us

Nevada Gold Mines (NGM) is a joint venture between Barrick (61.5%) and Newmont (38.5%) that combines our 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.

About The Team

Nevada Gold Mines (NGM) is committed to being 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. Our mission is to partner with our host countries and communities to transform their natural resources into tangible benefits and mutual prosperity.