Metallurgical Refinery Technician — Process Control & Safety

Job Overview

Refinery Technician at Cortez operations. Responsibilities include ensuring safe and efficient operation of various processing circuits and equipment such as grinding, crushing, leaching, roasting, thickeners, boilers, water treatment systems, gas handling, reagent handling, electrowinning, retort/induction furnaces, and solution balance. The role also involves sample collection, data recording and retrieval, monitoring water and slurry flows, reagent addition, maintenance of conveyors, pumps, valves, piping, calculations and adjustments to maintain operating parameters, and regular inspection of all equipment.

• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Follow procedures that utilize equipment and instruments critical to monitoring process performance.
• Understand and comply with environmental permit limits.
• Maintain accurate records for metallurgical accounting and process control.
• Operate production machinery and equipment such as overhead cranes, valves, and gauges for the purpose of maximizing production.
• Open and/or secure vault.
• Prepare gold bullion for shipment.
• Collect samples for metallurgical accounting and process control.
• Operate electrowinning cells, mercury retort furnaces, smelting furnaces, carbon filters, zinc precipitation circuit, and slag handling circuit.
• Attach lockout devices (following company procedure) to electrical equipment during maintenance.
• Identify preventative maintenance needs, preventing loss to property and process.
• Complete operator reports and time entry accurately.
• Work as needed on weekends and holidays.
• Respond to emergencies that could cause injury or loss of production.
• Communicate daily operations with refinery supervisor.
• Maintain accurate records of required process variables.

• Minimum of 18 months refining experience preferred.
• Demonstrated initiative, enthusiasm, and willingness to learn; ability to follow directions and train others.
• Proven safety and attendance record required.
• Understanding of computer applications such as Word, Excel, and MINEMAN; familiarity with flow sheets and written and verbal procedures.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with operations, maintenance, metallurgists, and lab personnel.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of this job.

• A comprehensive compensation package including competitive medical, dental, and vision plans with national provider networks, a 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution, paid time off, company-sponsored medical clinics, and a company match share purchase program.
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high‑performing team.
• Opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues are endless.
• 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.