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Chief MetallurgistTurner Mining Group • Elko, Nevada, United States
Chief Metallurgist
Turner Mining Group • Elko, Nevada, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
- Full-time
Job description
The position drives continuous improvement in process performance, metal recovery, and
operational efficiency, while ensuring robust metallurgical practices, accurate metal accounting,
and effective troubleshooting of processing challenges.
Responsibilities
Provide leadership and technical direction for all metallurgical and processing activities
across the site.
Manages team performance by aligning individual goals with organizational objectives,
delivering regular performance feedback, and supporting employee development
through training and career progression opportunities
Champion a strong safety culture by promoting safe work practices and ensuring
compliance with environmental and regulatory requirements.
Define, monitor, and communicate process performance targets and technical limits to
support stable and optimized operations.
Lead metallurgical troubleshooting efforts to resolve process inefficiencies, bottlenecks,
and recovery challenges.
Oversee metallurgical testing programs, including design, execution, and interpretation
of results to support process optimization.
Lead and maintain accurate metallurgical accounting systems, including daily, monthly,
and annual production reporting.
Provide technical oversight of sampling systems, on-stream analyzers, and laboratory
services to ensure data accuracy and reliability.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, and Geology teams to align processing
strategies with ore characteristics and production objectives.
Lead and support process improvement initiatives, including evaluation and
implementation of new technologies and methods.
Oversee metallurgical and process-related projects, including scoping, budgeting,
forecasting, execution, and performance tracking.
Mentor, coach, and develop metallurgical and operations personnel to strengthen
technical capability and promote best practices.
Support budgeting, forecasting, and cost management activities related to processing
and metallurgical performance.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and data-driven decision-
making across the processing team.
The above responsibilities are representative and may not include all assigned duties.
Education and Experience
Bachelor of Science in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or a related process discipline,
or equivalent experience.
7-12+ years of experience in metallurgical or process engineering roles within a
processing plant environment, preferably in gold or similar operations.
Demonstrated experience leading metallurgical functions, including process
optimization, troubleshooting, and metal accounting.
Strong understanding of mineral processing principles, including flotation, recovery
optimization, and process control.
Experience managing metallurgical testing programs and interpreting technical data to
drive operational improvements.
Proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams, including operations and
maintenance.
Experience with production reporting, budgeting, and forecasting related to processing
performance.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex
technical data into actionable insights.
Effective communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-
technical stakeholders.
Demonstrated commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, and continuous
improvement.
Experience evaluating and implementing innovative technologies or process
improvements is considered an asset.
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