Turquoise Ridge - Refinery Operator

Barrick Mining Corporation

4h • Onsite

About The Position

The Refinery Operator at Turquoise Ridge operations will ensure the safe and efficient operation of various processing circuits and equipment. This includes grinding circuits (wet/dry), crushing circuits (jaw/gyro/cone), carbon-in-leach, resin-in-leach, elution (carbon/resin), autoclaves, roasters, thickeners, boilers, water treatment systems, off gas/gas handling, reagent handling, electrowinning, retort/induction furnaces, solution balance, sample collection, data recording, retrieval of sample data, proper handling of potentially hazardous chemicals, monitoring/controlling water and slurry flows, reagent addition, checking conveyors, pumps, valves, piping and other equipment, and making calculations and adjustments as needed to maintain operating parameters within limits. The role also involves inspecting and checking all other components of operating systems and equipment regularly. Nevada Gold Mines aims to be the world’s most valued gold mining business, committed to a safe work environment and leaving a sustainable legacy.

Requirements

• Demonstrated initiative, enthusiasm, and willingness to learn.
• Ability to follow directions.
• Proven safety and attendance record required.
• Understanding of computer applications such as Word and Excel.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision required.
• Ability to communicate and effectively work with a variety of individuals (i.e., operations, Maintenance, Metallurgist and Lab) required.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of this job required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Follow procedures that utilize equipment and instruments critical to monitoring process performance.
• Understand and comply with environmental permit limits.
• Maintain accurate records for metallurgical accounting and process control.
• Operate production machinery and equipment such as overhead cranes, valves, and gauges for the purpose of maximizing production.
• Open and/or secure vault
• Prepare gold bullion for shipment
• Collect samples for metallurgical accounting and process control.
• Operate the following: Electrowinning cells, Mercury retort furnaces, Smelting furnaces, Carbon filters, Zinc precipitation circuit, Slag handling circuit.
• Attach lockout devices (following company procedure) to electrical equipment during maintenance.
• Identify preventative maintenance needs, preventing loss to property and process.
• Complete operator reports and time entry accurately.
• Work as needed on weekends and holidays.
• Respond to emergencies that could cause injury or loss of production.
• Communicate daily operations with refinery supervisor.
• Maintain accurate records of required process variables.
• The ability to work a rotating schedule of nights and days is an essential function of this role.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed