Chief Metallurgist

Reporting to the Manager - Metallurgy, the Chief Metallurgist is responsible for overseeing and directing metallurgical processes, reporting, and providing leadership to the metallurgical team.

Schedule: 2 weeks on - 2 weeks off

• Demonstrate effective safety leadership by addressing and enforcing BW Golds safety standards, procedures, and safety systems.
• Work closely with operations, develop procedures, provide instructions, technical inputs and reports to support the commissioning, ramp-up and regular operation that are aligned with best practices in the industry.
• Work with operation personnel and corporate technical services to define technical or operational challenges and opportunities and initiate/manage the projects for continuous improvement of metallurgy and overall plant performance.
• Provide input into processing operations strategies and technology development.
• Develop the production budget/forecast together with the process manager, maintenance and operation personnel.
• Ensure efficient operation of cyanide detoxification for tailings treatment and disposal and address problem areas.
• Work closely with the environmental department to manage the site water balance and associated water treatment requirements.
• Ensure compliance with environmental legislation and standards.
• Oversee the routine production reporting, metal accounting and communication of KPIs of process metallurgy, process plant production and operation costs.
• Provide guidance on activities related to metallurgical test work conducted in laboratories, plant and testing facilities.
• Take a leading role in the employment and development of metallurgical team.
• Manage the plant information system and works in close liaison with the on-site lab team.
• May be required to maintain a clean-shaven appearance (i.e. no facial hair) to ensure the safe and effective use of required personal protective equipment (PPE) associated with assigned duties.
• Other duties as assigned/required.

• Bachelor’s or above degree in Metallurgy, Mineral Engineering, or equivalent engineering discipline is required.
• Professional designation or certification in a related area is required.
• Minimum 10 years of metallurgical and/or mineral processing industrial experience, including 2+ years experience at a senior supervisory role.
• Solid knowledge/understanding of gold metallurgy, plant operations, workplace safety and control strategies of ore processing.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.
• Possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to interact professionally with different departments.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and demonstrate project management skills.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to create a positive work environment.
• Excellent practical understanding of plant operations and plant metallurgy.
• Attention to detail with excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to handle a high level of confidentiality.
• Ability to work at a remote location camp on a 2 weeks on/2 weeks off rotation.
• Comfortable working and living in close quarters with the team.

Benefits 

• Paid Time Off
• RRSP Matching
• Extended Health, Dental & Vision Care
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Programs