Metallurgical Specialist

As a key member of our Process Plant Department, you will report directly to the Production Metallurgist and be responsible for ensuring that best practices and procedures are followed in terms of testing, sampling, and equipment follow-up within the metallurgy field.

You will play a crucial role in achieving goals and objectives, promoting and respecting Agnico Eagle's culture, health and safety code of conduct, and the environment.

• Responsible for the Metallurgical Laboratory and overseeing all Metallurgy and operations testing;
• Responsible for the refinery operations by monitoring the electrowinning process, cleaning the electrowinning cells, and overseeing gold pouring activities;
• Prepare and develop the refinery, Metallurgy lab procedures for approval, and apply them in everyday work;
• Prepare and perform the sampling for mid-month and month end inventory according to its planning;
• Inspect and monitor the process samplers;
• Perform the specific survey to the crushing, grinding, CIL/stripping circuits for KPI validation;
• Validate the accuracy of the equipment measurement, perform the maintenance needed, and fill out work orders accordingly;
• Respect of the budget and control costs;
• Apply the best metallurgy practices;
• Ensure an effective transfer of information to the cross shift;
• Any other duty required by the Supervisor.

• College diploma in metallurgy, material science (ferrous/nonferrous materials) or equivalent;
• 3-4 years of experience in a similar role;
• Mining experience is considered an asset;
• Eligibility to obtain security clearance to access the refinery;
• Excellent working knowledge of all Microsoft Office software especially Outlook, Excel, Word & PowerPoint.

Note that the official working language at Meliadine is English.