What are the responsibilities and job description for the Goldstrike - Metallurgist II position at Barrick Gold Investments?
Position Description
Would you like to have a career with a collaborative, diverse, and dynamic mining company? We have an exciting opportunity for you!
We are seeking a skilled Process Metallurgist to join our team at the Goldstrike Autoclave. The successful candidate will be instrumental in supporting the metallurgical processes at our gold plant, which treats refractory gold ore through pressure oxidation in autoclaves followed by Carbon-In-Leach (CIL) processing. This role requires a solid understanding of refractory gold treatment, pressure oxidation, and CIL processes, along with problem-solving and analytical skills.
At Nevada Gold Mines, our vision is to be the world’s most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and operating the best assets with the best people. We are committed to a safe work environment sending every person home safe and healthy every day and leaving a sustainable legacy on our host communities.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Support:
Would you like to have a career with a collaborative, diverse, and dynamic mining company? We have an exciting opportunity for you!
We are seeking a skilled Process Metallurgist to join our team at the Goldstrike Autoclave. The successful candidate will be instrumental in supporting the metallurgical processes at our gold plant, which treats refractory gold ore through pressure oxidation in autoclaves followed by Carbon-In-Leach (CIL) processing. This role requires a solid understanding of refractory gold treatment, pressure oxidation, and CIL processes, along with problem-solving and analytical skills.
At Nevada Gold Mines, our vision is to be the world’s most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and operating the best assets with the best people. We are committed to a safe work environment sending every person home safe and healthy every day and leaving a sustainable legacy on our host communities.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Support:
- Monitor daily performance of the crushing, milling, roasting, gas handling, and leaching circuits.
- Work closely with operations crews to ensure consistent plant performance and support shift targets.
- Support the implementation of daily operating strategies and ensure alignment with production goals.
- Conduct regular plant walkthroughs and participate in morning meetings with operations and maintenance teams.
- Track and report key metallurgical indicators such as recovery, sulfur oxidation, calcine quality, and reagent usage.
- Assist in identifying process inefficiencies and recommend practical, plant-based solutions.
- Collaborate with control room operators to interpret trends and alarm data from the DCS/PI system.
- Investigate short-term process upsets and recommend corrective actions.
- Coordinate with maintenance to ensure metallurgically critical equipment is functioning properly (e.g., oxygen lances, burners, cyclones, CIL agitators).
- Assist in planning and executing shutdown inspections or maintenance projects with a metallurgical impact.
- Ensure routine sampling programs (calcine, leach feed, tails, off-gas) are followed and data is validated.
- Conduct plant surveys and support small-scale test work to guide process adjustments.
- Prepare daily and weekly metallurgical reports for internal review.
- Follow and promote site safety procedures during all metallurgical and field activities.
- Support compliance with environmental permit conditions and air emission controls specific to roasting operations.
- Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
- 2–5 years of experience in a plant metallurgy role, preferably in gold, roasting, or hydrometallurgical operations.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative mindset.
- Familiarity with process control systems and plant data (e.g., PI System, SCADA, DCS).
- Basic understanding of refractory ore processing, sulfur chemistry, and leaching.
- Experience in crushing, roasting, or CIL circuits.
- Proficiency in Excel, metallurgical data analysis, and basic mass balancing.
- Hands-on experience with daily troubleshooting and shift support in a plant setting.
- Awareness of maintenance planning and reliability programs.
- 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.
- Nevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
