Senior Metallurgist

Agnico Eagle Mines

$100K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy, Mineral Processing, Chemical Engineering, or related field; Master's preferred.
  • 7+ years of experience in mill metallurgy with demonstrated process optimization and leadership.
  • Proficient in metallurgical software and data analysis tools, specifically Pi Aveva.
  • Strong analytical skills for data interpretation and trend identification.
  • Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze and improve milling processes to maximize efficiency and recovery rates.
  • Monitor and ensure the final product's quality meets industry standards.
  • Collect, analyze, and interpret metallurgical data for trend analysis and improvement.
  • Identify and resolve milling process issues to minimize downtime and boost productivity.
  • Lead and manage metallurgical projects from inception to completion.
  • Supervise and mentor junior metallurgists and team members.
  • Prepare detailed reports on metallurgical performance for senior management.

Benefits

  • 4 days on, 3 days off schedule from Tuesday to Friday with potential for 7 on, 7 off rotation.
  • Opportunity to work at the Macassa Mine in Kirkland Lake, ON.
  • Focus on health, safety, and environmental compliance within operations.
Full Job Description
YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE:

You will be reporting to Metallurgy Superintendent, you will be part of the Mill Department. You will also ensure that the goals and objectives are achieved while promoting and respecting Agnico Eagle's values, Health & Safety Code of Conduct and the environment.

  • Process Optimization: Analyze and improve milling processes to maximize efficiency and recovery rates;


  • Quality Control: Monitor and ensure the quality of the final product meets industry standards;


  • Data Analysis: Collect, analyze, and interpret metallurgical data to identify trends and areas for improvement;


  • Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve issues within the milling process to minimize downtime and enhance productivity;


  • Project Management: Lead and manage metallurgical projects from conception to completion;


  • Team Leadership: Supervise and provide guidance and mentorship to junior metallurgists and other team members;


  • Reporting: Prepare detailed reports on metallurgical performance and present findings to senior management;


  • Safety Compliance: Ensure all metallurgical processes comply with health, safety, and environmental regulations;


  • Excellent working knowledge of all Microsoft Office Suite applications, especially Outlook, Excel, Word & PowerPoint.


WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

  • Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy, Mineral Processing, Chemical Engineering, or related field. A Master's degree is preferred;
  • Minimum of 7 years of experience in mill metallurgy, with a proven track record of process optimization and team leadership;


  • Proficiency in metallurgical software and data analysis tools such as Pi Aveva.


Your Work Schedule:

  • Schedule: 4 days of work, followed by 3 days off from Tuesday to Friday, at our Macassa Mine in Kirkland Lake, ON. This will change to 7 X 7 rotation when required.


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