Mill Operator

Alamos Gold Inc.•Dubreuilville Township, ON

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Alamos Gold Inc. is a Canadian-based gold producer with a long-term track record of creating value for all stakeholders through solid financial performance, low-cost production growth, and a company-wide commitment to social responsibility and environmental stewardship. We currently operate three mines – two in Canada and one in Mexico – and we have a strong portfolio of development stage projects, including the Lynn Lake Project and Island Gold Phase 3+ Expansion in Canada, and Puerto Del Aire Project in Mexico. Alamos also has an early-stage exploration project in Canada, the Qiqavik Gold Project. Our core values of safety, teamwork, environmental sustainability, integrity, and commitment allow our more than 1,900 dedicated team members to thrive in their careers and to create a lasting legacy that benefits all Alamos stakeholders. Alamos Gold’s Island Gold District will become one of the largest and lowest-cost gold mines in Canada. With the two mines within the district, Island Gold and Magino employ over 900 team members who work in the underground and open pit operations and are located in northern Ontario, just east of the town of Dubreuilville, 83 kilometres northeast of Wawa. Through ongoing exploration success, Island Gold District’s Mineral Reserves and Resources have continued to grow in size and quality. Join the Island Gold District team and be a part of the long-life mining operations, as we prioritize our employee growth, high performance and a culture of safety and accountability.

Requirements

Five (5) years of experience in Gold Mill Processing is required
Completed Secondary School Diploma or GED
Clear, active communicator
Works effectively independently and collaboratively
Overall understanding of mill operation and the relationships between operating areas

Responsibilities

Start-up, operation, routine monitoring and inspection, and shutdown of the grinding circuit, including all equipment
Monitor and adjust feed rate to achieve the throughput target, while avoiding circuit overload
Monitor and adjust water addition to achieve throughput and density targets, at the finest possible product size
Monitor and control lime and cyanide solution addition as per plant targets
Complete routine slurry density and screen analysis
Collect routine samples from the reclaim conveyors for ore grade and moisture determination
Add grinding media to ball mills as per plant targets
Report hot motors, worn pipes, unusual conditions, and spillage immediately to the Mill Supervisor
Transfer cyanide solution to the stripping circuit, when requested
Maintain good housekeeping in the grinding area
Verify the condition of the primary mill feed belt scale and maintain its cleanliness
Compete and submit the shift operation report for this area
Complete minor mechanical repairs, as assigned
All other activities as assigned by the Mill Supervisor