Job DescriptionPosition Description:We are seeking a Mineralogist to join our team at our Carlin operations. This individual will deliver high-impact mineralogical support to optimize gold processing performance, diagnose metallurgical issues, and provide clear technical guidance to operations and projects.
Responsibilities:- Characterize ore, plant, and exploration samples, focusing on gold occurrence, gangue, and deleterious minerals.
- Diagnose refractory and double-refractory behaviors and link mineralogy to grinding, flotation, leaching, POX, roasting, and tailings performance.
- Provide rapid plant troubleshooting using mineralogical data and recommend practical process adjustments.
- Evaluate new ore bodies and blends, defining mineralogical response to POX, roasting, and cyanidation test work.
- Design and oversee representative sample preparation for routine and investigative mineralogy programs.
- Develop and apply mineral analysis methods using reflected light microscopy, XRD, SEM-EDS, and automated mineralogy (MLA/QEMSCAN/TIMA).
- Enforce data integrity, QA/QC, and adherence to laboratory methods, SOPs, and information systems.
- Integrate mineralogical, assay, and metallurgical data to produce actionable conclusions and recommendations.
- Prepare concise technical reports and presentations for metallurgists, geologists, engineers, and management.
- Maintain and coordinate calibration and servicing of microscopes.
- Collaborate closely with exploration, mine geology, processing, environmental, and regional technical teams on geometallurgy and mine-to-mill initiatives.
- Lead and model strong safety, health, environmental, and community practices in the lab and field.
- Mentor and coach technicians and junior professionals in mineralogy and laboratory practice (Senior Mineralogist).
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:- Bachelor of Science degree in Geology, Mineralogy, Metallurgical/Materials Engineering, or related field required; MSc/PhD in mineralogy, process mineralogy, or economic geology preferred for Senior Mineralogist (Mineralogist III)
- Experience in a mineral processing or metallurgical laboratory, preferably in gold; 5+ years for Senior Mineralogist required
- Ability to work with common database, spreadsheet and word processing programs (Excel and MS Word) required
- Experience with Labware preferred
- Proven hands-on experience with reflected light microscopy and at least one of XRD, SEM-EDS, or automated mineralogy; advanced multi-technique expertise expected for Senior Mineralogist required
- Strong ore and process mineralogy skills in sulfide and gold systems, including textures, paragenesis, and alteration preferred
- Track record of designing mineralogical programs that resolve metallurgical and operational problems preferred
- Proficient with standard office tools and mineralogy/imagery software for SEM-EDS, XRD, and automated mineralogy preferred
- Solid understanding of lab safety, chemical handling, and QA/QC in a formal quality environment required
- Strong organizational skills, able to manage competing priorities and work with minimal supervision in an operations-driven setting required
- Excellent written and verbal communication, able to influence and collaborate across technical and operational teams required
- Ability to work in an operations focused team environment required
- Proven safety record and ability to support work group in achievements of safety, environmental, and production goals required
- Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of this position required
What We Can Offer You - 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, and much more!
- Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
- Endless opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.
- Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.
Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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