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A Refractory Manager oversees the selection, installation, maintenance, and repair of refractory materials in high-temperature industrial environments such as steel plants, cement factories, and foundries. They ensure refractory linings perform efficiently, manage maintenance schedules, and coordinate with procurement and engineering teams. Their role includes troubleshooting refractory failures, optimizing material usage, and ensuring compliance with safety and industry standards. Effective refractory management helps enhance equipment longevity, reduce downtime, and improve overall operational efficiency.

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Turquoise Ridge - Project Metallurgist

Barrick Gold Corporation

Golconda, NV • On-site

$81K - $100K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 11 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Support metallurgical processes at the gold plant, including milling, acidulation, pressure oxidation, CIL, and stripping.

  • Coordinate and manage project development activities, including evaluating project ideas, supporting feasibility studies, and preparing technical reports.

  • Design, coordinate, and monitor metallurgical test work, analyze results, and provide recommendations for process optimization.

Barrick Gold rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 20 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

10th of 41 rated mining

Job description


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 ore processing metallurgist to join our team in the Turquoise Ridge Process area. The successful candidate will be instrumental in supporting the metallurgical processes at our gold plant, which treats refractory gold ore through milling, acidulation, pressure oxidation in autoclaves followed by neutralization, Carbon-In-Leach (CIL) and stripping 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.
Responsibilities:
Project Development
  • Develop business cases for new projects
  • Coordinate and schedule the completion of all project stages. Including a proper application of the Management of Change process. Assuring proper involvement of all stakeholders
  • Evaluate project ideas and implementation of new equipment. Targeting improvements in Safety/Environmental, production rates, costs, and recovery
  • Support Process troubleshooting, alongside the Plant Metallurgists
  • Support scoping, prefeasibility, and feasibility studies for new projects and plant expansions
  • Prepare technical reports and presentations for management and project stakeholders
  • Manage relationships with consultants, vendors, and testing laboratories

Metallurgical Test Work
  • Design, coordinate, and monitor laboratory, pilot-scale and plant-scale metallurgical test work
  • Liaise with external laboratories, consultants, and technology providers, as required to obtain proper technical support and results for new projects' evaluation
  • Analyze test work results and provide recommendations for process design and optimization
  • Ensure quality control and technical integrity of metallurgical data

Process Design Support
  • Support the development of mass balances, water balances, and process design criteria
  • Participate with Engineering in equipment selection processes and review of process engineering deliverables
  • Participate in process hazard analyses and design reviews
  • Review operating strategies and process control requirements
  • Act as metallurgical technical representative for capital projects, supporting design, commissioning and operational readiness activities

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering or equivalent Process-related degree
  • 2-5 years of experience in mineral processing plants, preferably in gold hydrometallurgical operations
  • Experience in project planning and execution
  • Experience in metallurgical test work design and interpretation
  • Strong interpersonal skills with a proactive and collaborative mindset
  • Familiarity with process control and plant data management systems (e.g., PI System, SCADA, DCS)
  • Understanding of refractory ore processing, sulfur chemistry, and leaching
  • Experience in milling, acidulation, pressure oxidation, CIL and stripping circuits, is preferred
  • 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

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

Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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About Us
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".
About the Team
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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