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Phoenix - Metallurgist ,II,III
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Battle Mountain, Lander County, Nevada, 89820, USA
Listed on 2026-06-01
Listing for:
Barrick Gold Corporation
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-01
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Environmental Engineer, Quality Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Battle Mountain
Position
Description:
Would you like to have a career with a collaborative, diverse, and dynamic mining company? We have an exciting opportunity for you! Our people division is growing, and we are looking for a Metallurgist to join our team at the Phoenix Mine, located in Battle Mountain, NV.
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.
Responsibilities:
* Oversee day-to-day metallurgical operations of the heap leach pad, including ore stacking, solution application, and drain-down management
* Monitor and optimize leach recovery through reagent dosing, solution chemistry control, and drip emitter/sprinkler system management
* Conduct metallurgical test programs (column leach, bottle roll) and interpret results to inform operational decisions
* Develop and maintain metallurgical mass balances, recovery forecasts, and monthly performance reports for management and regulatory submissions
* Collaborate with mine planning and geology teams on ore characterization, grade control, and lift scheduling to maximize leach pad efficiency
* Support water management activities including process water balancing, tailings facility technical support, and water purification/evaporation functions
* Ensure compliance with environmental permits, site standards, and HSE requirements; participate in audits and regulatory inspections
* Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
* Bachelor of Science degree in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering or equivalent Process-related degree required
* Hands-on practical application and process optimization
* Ability to research, analyze information and draw conclusions, and take action to resolve operational, environmental issues, permit compliance, and problem resolution from an operating plan status required
* Proficiency in multiple software application and network platforms highly preferred
* Experience in manipulating and analyzing large datasets programmatically is highly preferred
* Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills required
What We Can Offer You
* A comprehensive compensation package including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks, a 401k retirement plan with employer contribution, 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.
* Opportunities to grow and learn with the industry colleagues are endless.
* 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.
Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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