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metallurgist
Posted on December 16, 2024 by Employer details Impala Canada
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Impala Canada is the owner and operator of the Lac des Iles Mine, located 90 minutes northwest of Thunder Bay, Ontario. In operation for 30+ years, the LDI Mine is one of only two known pure palladium sources in North America. Palladium contributes to a cleaner global environment, with its leading use being in catalytic converters that reduce harmful emissions from gas-powered and hybrid vehicles. The LDI Mine features a unique ore body and modern infrastructure, including underground and surface mining and milling operations. The LDI Mine is in Robinson-Superior Treaty territory, and the land on which we operate is the traditional territory of the Anishnaabeg and the Métis. Impala Canada actively partners with local organizations, programs and events focused on healthcare, education and community development to help enhance the quality of life for all. *Job Summary* Reporting to the Senior Metallurgist, the successful applicant will be responsible for providing metallurgical support to mill operations. The schedule for this position will consist of twelve (12) hour shifts, on a fourteen (14) days in and fourteen (14) days off rotation. *Responsibilities:* · Promote Health and Safety in the workplace; and be in compliance with required LDI front line supervisors safety roles and responsibilities, policies and regulations · Identify and promote continuous plant improvement in order to achieve and surpass metallurgical KPIs · Conduct and report bench scale test work such as flotation, grindability, reagent purity, reagent concentration and flocculent settling test · Coordinate plant trials · Provide day to day technical metallurgical support to mill operations · Manage the performance of the flotation circuit · Monitor and evaluate metallurgical performance; and when required, conduct survey programs to improve mill throughput, recovery and costs · Prepare daily metallurgical balances, required operational reports and guidelines for operators · Supervise and mentor plant metallurgists and metallurgical technicians · Develop, review and implement lab and mill operating procedures · Collaborate effectively with cross shift to ensure smooth transition between rotations in order to provide continuous operational support *Qualifications:* · University degree in Metallurgical/Chemical Engineering from an accredited program; · 3 to 5 years? process plant operations experience in base or precious metals specializing in mineral processing; · Understanding and experience in process control and continuous improvement would be an asset; · Solid technical and analytical skills combined with sound practical judgement; · Excellent interpersonal, communication and coaching skills with the ability to lead a team; and work effectively with cross shift and other departments; · Strong ability to effectively communicate in English (written and oral). · A strong background in Flotation would be an asset · Experience with Pi-vision would be an asset · Must be proficient in MS Excel and PowerPoint The position offers a competitive remuneration package consisting of base salary, health & medical insurance, retirement savings plan and travel allowance. Meals are provided while at the mine site. Please note, that all job offers are conditional upon successful completion of a pre-employment medical which includes drug and alcohol testing. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please visit www.impalacanada.com for more information regarding Lac des Iles Mines Ltd. Visit careers.impalacanada.com to apply. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Additional pay: * Bonus pay Benefits: * Company pension * Dental care * Discounted or free food * Employee assistance program * Extended health care * Life insurance * On-site gym * On-site parking * RRSP match Education: * Bachelor's Degree (preferred) Work Location: In person- LocationThunder Bay, ON
- Workplace information On site
- SalaryNot available
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source indeed.com #9567939646
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