Senior Metallurgist -Vancouver Technology Centre

The Barrick Technology Centre is a state of the art metallurgical testing facility located in Vancouver, Canada. It has experts in mineralogy, mineral processing, analytical chemistry, leaching, environmental practices, pressure oxidation, roasting and process modeling.

Purpose:

• To identify, research, develop and test flotation technologies and innovative processes for the safe and environmentally sound processing of gold, copper and other ores
• To provide on-site commissioning and operation support

Responsibilities:

• Ensure that metallurgical programs are carried out meeting environmental and safety requirements
• Lead and mentor a team of metallurgists, technicians and summer students to deliver high quality results on time and on budget
• Develop project budget, track costs, provide forecasts and change orders when necessary
• Manage metallurgical test work programs with focusing on flotation bench and pilot plant projects
• Develop innovative technologies to improve grinding and flotation performance for operations
• Provide on-site technical support during commissioning or operation support including flotation plant survey. Travel to operating sites is sometime required.
• Coordinate between Barrick and external consultants or external engineering firms
• Write, review and edit technical documentation including memo, report, proposal and presentation

Qualifications:

• A Degree (Bachelor, Master or Ph.D) in mineral processing, metallurgical engineering or chemical engineering
• A minimum of 3-5 years flotation plant experience in gold, copper or base metals processing
• A minimum of 3-5 years laboratory bench and pilot plant experience
• Experience in using JK Flotation tool to conduct a plant survey. Experience in JKSimFloat and other flotation software.
• The ability to work collaboratively and cross-functionally at all levels of the organization
• Well developed analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent organizational, project management and communication (verbal and written) skills
• Ability to self-motivate and work independently
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Knowledge of hydrometallurgical test work (flow sheets, processes, and procedures)
• Knowledge of QA/QC programs, Computer literacy (MS Office, MS Project, etc)

Senior Metallurgist

Canada-Britsh Columbia-Vancouver Technology Centre