Metallurgist at Newmont Goldcorp Corporation

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Purpose

This position has supervisory responsibility for the metallurgical laboratory and its functions and assists in other metallurgical engineering functions

Essential Duties

• Accept personal responsibility for healh and safety of every mine worker under or assigned to his/her supervision
• Manage the metallurgical laboratory and its functions and complete monthly report
• Conduct/Supervise laboratory test work and investigations ( routine and non-routine ), and produce reports as appropriate
• Produce Process Plant Production Daily Report and weekly Reagents Report
• Assist in resolving problems that affect the efficiency of the CIL Plant
• Relieve other Metallurgists when they proceed on annual leave
• Monitor and ensure compliance with Contract Assay Laboratory established procedures and the quality assurance methods
• Coach and provide technical assistance/training to plant operators, Metallurgical Laboratory Assistants, National Service Personnel, and students on attachment on sampling , and other relevant plant operator functions
• Conduct Planned Task Observations on Metallurgical Assistants
• Conduct monthly audit on assay laboratory activities and report as appropriate
• Ensure the planning and implementation of preventive maintenance programs to maximize efficiency and cost effectiveness of laboratory equipment
• Ensure completion of follow-up and corrective actions assigned to the metallurgical and assay laboratories

Training & Experience

Knowledge

• Degree in Extrative Metallurgy or equivalent

Experience

• 3 years or more of the field of experience in metalurgical methods
• Knowledge and understanding of statutory regulations relevant to safety and the environment for the mining industry
• Working knowledge of budget and cost control in the process environement

Skills and Abilities

• High level of communication skills - Verbal and written
• High level of PC skills and computer literacy