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Orla Mining Ltd

Chief Metallurgist

Elko, NV · On-site

Serve as technical advisor on comminution, heap leach, gold recovery, and refinery performance. * Monitor KPIs including recovery, grade reconciliation, leach kinetics, reagent consumption, and ...

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How much do gold refinery jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for gold refinery in the United States is $33.56, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.87 and $47.60 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a gold refinery do?

A gold refinery is a facility where gold is processed and purified from raw or impure forms into high-quality, market-ready gold. The refining process removes other metals and impurities, resulting in gold of specified purity levels, often measured in karats or fineness. Refineries use methods such as chemical treatment, smelting, and electrolysis to achieve this. Gold refineries also often assay gold to determine its content and can produce gold bars, coins, and other forms for investment and industrial use.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a gold refinery technician?

To thrive as a Gold Refinery Technician, you need a solid understanding of metallurgical processes, chemistry, and safety protocols, often supported by relevant vocational training or certifications. Familiarity with refining equipment, assaying instruments, and chemical handling systems is typically required. Attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to safety are essential soft skills in this role. These skills and qualities are crucial for ensuring product purity, workplace safety, and operational efficiency in gold refining operations.

What are some common challenges faced when working in a gold refinery, and how can new employees best prepare for them?

Working in a gold refinery often involves handling complex machinery, maintaining strict safety and environmental standards, and ensuring the purity of the final product. New employees may find it challenging to adapt to the high level of attention to detail required and the need to follow precise protocols. It’s helpful to familiarize yourself with safety regulations and develop strong observational skills. Teamwork is essential, as most tasks are completed in coordination with quality control, engineering, and safety personnel. Proactively seeking training and asking questions can help new hires adjust quickly and succeed in this environment.

What is the difference between Gold Refinery vs Gold Assayer?

AspectGold RefineryGold Assayer
CertificationsIndustry-specific refining certifications, safety trainingAssaying certifications, analytical chemistry skills
Work EnvironmentRefining facilities, industrial settingsLaboratories, testing sites
Industry UsageRefining raw gold into pure formAnalyzing and testing gold purity

Gold Refinery and Gold Assayer roles are related but distinct. Refiners focus on processing and refining raw gold, while assayers analyze gold samples to determine purity. Both require specialized certifications and work in industrial or laboratory environments, serving different stages of the gold production process.

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Infographic showing various Gold Refinery job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% As Needed, 72% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 10% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $69,812 per year, or $33.6 per hour.

Carlin - Process Operations Frontline Supervisor, Heap Leach

Barrick Gold Corporation

Carlin, NV • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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Position Description:

Are you a professional with a background in Process Operations and would like to have a career with a collaborative, diverse, and dynamic mining company? We have a position open for you!

Our people division is growing, and we are looking for a Process Operations Supervisor (Heap Leach) at our Carlin operation. The successful candidate will work directly with the Heap Leach Operations team in supervising, supporting, and developing the process operations crews.

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:

  • Directly supervise, support, and professionally develop process operations crew
  • Provide training and mentoring for operators
  • Develop a safe, productive, and high-performing crew while working collaboratively within the framework of the site team and company enterprise
  • Conduct individual employee evaluations
  • Update employee training records and status upgrades
  • Establish and refine operating strategies and procedures to ensure equipment is utilized to its optimum extent
  • Perform SAP medium-user duties including: OTL (Oracle Time Labor) entry and approval, MSS (Manager Self Service), work requests, work orders, move orders, LMS (Learning Management System)
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

  • Proven safety record and ability to support work group in achievements of safety, environmental, and production goals required
  • Five (5) years process operations experience required
  • Ability to supervise numerous employees at once required
  • Ability to facilitate crew lineouts, safety meeting etc. required
  • Ability to follow company policies and procedures and to hold fellow employees/contractors accountable to follow company policies and procedures required
  • Experience with computer operations preferred
  • Ability to perform the essential functions of this position required
  • Proven ability to perform essential function of the position 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 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.

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Our mission is to be the world's most valued gold and copper mining business. We are committed to partnering with our host countries and communities to transform their natural resources into tangible benefits and mutual prosperity.

Barrick is a leading global mining, exploration and development company.  With one of the largest portfolios of world-class and life-long gold and copper assets in the industry - including six of the world's Tier One gold mines - Barrick's operations an projects span 18 countries and five continents. Barrick is also the largest gold producer in the United States.  We create real, long-term value for all stakeholders through responsible mining, strong partnerships, and a disciplined approach to growth.  Barrick shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "B" and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "ABX".

Nevada Gold Mines (NGM) is a joint venture between Barrick (61.5%) and Newmont (38.5%) that combined our significant assets across Nevada in 2019 to create the single largest gold-producing complex in the world. NGM produces approximately 3.5 million ounces of gold a year. The massive mining operation comprises eight mines along with their associated infrastructure and processing facilities and hosts three of Barrick's Tier One assets: Carlin, Cortez, and Turquoise Ridge.  At NGM, our mission is to be the world's most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and owning the best assets, with the best people, to deliver sustainable returns for our owners and partners.

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