Co-op Metallurgist Job Matachewan Ontario Canada,Engineering

Position: Co-op Metallurgist (12 months)
Location: Matachewan

Job Opportunity

Alamos Gold Inc. Young-Davidson is currently recruiting the following challenging and rewarding position to join our Metallurgy Team.

Co-op Metallurgist

Alamos Gold’s Young-Davidson is a low-cost, long-life operation and one of Canada’s largest underground gold mines. It is located near the town of Matachewan centrally located between Timmins, Kirkland Lake, North Bay and Sudbury, Ontario. The recent completion of a highly automated lower mine expansion has resulted in Young-Davidson increasing production as well as strong free cash flow generation. With a large Mineral Reserve base, it will serve as Alamos’ foundation for growth for many years to come.

This is a very exciting time at Young-Davidson, and we are searching for highly motivated and committed people to join our team!

If you are willing to be part of a team that is dedicated to growth, high performance and a culture of safety and accountability, we would like to hear from you!

Role Overview:

Reporting to the Young-Davidson Metallurgy Superintendent, the Co-op Metallurgist will be responsible for overseeing the efficient operation of an 8,000 tonnes per day mill and paste plant.

Primary Responsibilities:

Develops detailed understanding of the process flow sheets and operation of Young-Davidson milling operations.

Mentoring Mill Operators in the optimal operation of the flotation area.

Assist with minimizing Young-Davidson Mill Operations cost base by strategically minimizing media and reagent consumption. Maintain discipline by accurate reporting of consumption rates.

Assist in optimizing the paste plant operation to ensure the plant is operating to an optimal level.

Support accuracy and reliability of plant instruments for process and metallurgical accounting.

Complete daily, weekly & monthly metallurgical accounting duties as required.

Active involvement in processing plant commissioning tasks, providing robust product for the operating team and delivering on expected performance gains.

Identification and rapid implementation of improvement opportunities, actively seeking opportunities for increased free cash flow and reduced costs.

Actively look for an rectify hazards present in the field and plant.

Attend required daily operational, metallurgical and safety meetings.

Qualifications and

Experience:

Working towards Bachelor's Degree in Metallurgy, Mineral Processing or Chemical Engineering

No experience required,
we are looking for a 12-month Co-op Placement

Computer literacy skills in Word and Excel

Previous knowledge of grinding, flotation, CIL, carbon elution and refining operations is an asset

High level of commitment to improving the business through continuous improvement.

Strong interpersonal, communications, and analytical skills.

Strong organization and time management skills.

High attention to detail in problem solving and troubleshooting.

Proven ability to meet safety and production targets

Completer / Finisher with demonstrated ability to approach tasks with tenacity and rigour.

Schedule
:4 days on, 3 days off, 10-hour shifts OR Monday – Friday, 8 Hour shifts

Young Davidson offers competitive salaries and benefits packages with opportunities for both personal and professional advancement.

We sincerely appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Alamos Gold Inc. may use artificial intelligence to initially screen or assess applicants for this position with respect to mandatory job requirements.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Please contact us to request accommodation.

Alamos Gold Inc. (the “Company”) is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible environment for all third parties, and will provide accommodation where required, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (the “Act”). The Company is committed to excellence in serving all third parties including people with disabilities and will do so by preventing and removing barriers to accessibility and meeting the requirements under the Act in a timely fashion.


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