Metallurgy Supervisor

This is a leadership position that oversees the operational aspects of the Assay Laboratory and Metallurgy at SSR Mining - Seabee Gold Operation.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the entire Assay team, providing leadership and workforce empowerment, and ensuring the accurate reporting of assay samples and mill reporting of gold in circuit.

• Lead and manage the entire Assay team to ensure the accurate reporting of assay samples and mill reporting of gold in circuit.
• Provide a platform for strong leadership and workforce empowerment by training and developing assay lab employees in all aspects of lab functions and duties.
• Coordinate and liaise with the mill, geological, and mining departments to ensure all samples are accounted for and assayed within established turnaround timelines.
• Develop appropriate industry-standard assay procedures.
• Direct and coordinate with mill maintenance and external vendors in the development of PM schedules for all lab equipment.
• Ensure weekly production targets are met, research and implement new technology to increase effectiveness and efficiency of assay operations.
• Ensure lab employees work safely and in accordance with applicable legislation and company policy.
• Maintain and control assay/met laboratory inventory and place orders as required to ensure continuous operations.
• Collaborate with the Superintendent and Supervisors to monitor plant parameters, identify deviations, and suggest optimization solutions.
• Work with operations teams to develop and implement process optimization strategies aimed at improving recovery rates and reducing operational costs.
• Conduct various laboratory tests including carbon attrition and activity, bottle roll cyanidation, diagnostic leach, flocculation, and GRG tests to optimize plant performance.
• Plan, coordinate, and support mill sampling campaigns for accurate data collection and analysis.
• Conduct metallurgical accounting to ensure accurate tracking of materials and processes.
• Maintain the efficient and accurate operation of mass meters and samplers throughout the production process.
• Manage reagent inventory and ensure adequate supply levels.
• Instruct assay lab personnel on mill assay priority samples and obtain timely results for decision-making.
• Provide support for refinery tasks when necessary.
• Analyze data and prepare technical documentation to support operational decisions.
• Utilize operational excellence methodologies to uphold high-quality standards in all activities.
• Foster a strong safety culture by engaging and empowering team members.

Your Qualifications

• A positive and proactive attitude towards safety.
• Strong expertise in mineral processing and extraction.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Effective organizational, time management, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in computer applications and metallurgical software.
• Expert-level organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
• Excellent interpersonal/relationship skills - able to work and communicate with individuals and groups at all levels of the organization.
• High attention to detail and strong work ethic.
• Must be able to handle a high level of confidentiality.
• Must be capable of implementing changes to improve operational results.
• Effectively prioritize duties and solve problems.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment with utmost professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.