Plant Metallurgist

Overview The Company B2Gold is a responsible international senior gold producer headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. Founded in 2007, today, B2Gold has operating gold mines in Mali, Namibia and the Philippines, the Gosse Project under construction in northern Canada, and numerous development and exploration projects in various countries including Mali, Columbia and Finland. B2Gold forecasts total consolidated gold production of between 970,000 and 1,075,000 ounces in 2025. Position Location and Reporting Structure Reporting to the Senior Plant Metallurgist, this position will be a fly in- fly out rotation based in Nunavut, Canada. Responsibilities Preparation of production and operational reports and metallurgical database and all the related files for metallurgical accounting purposes; Monitor and optimize the gold recovery circuits – including crushing, grinding, cyanide leaching, carbon-in-leach (CIL) and carbon-in-pulp (CIP) systems, and gravity concentration – to maximize recovery and throughput; Provide day-to-day support for mill operations. Troubleshoot process upsets, and coordinate with maintenance, mining, geology, and engineering teams on process-related issues and improvement; Monitor metallurgical test programs (bench and pilot scale) to support process development. Conduct laboratory and plant trials to evaluate grind optimization, ore variability, and reagent schemes, then integrate findings into the plant flowsheet; Coordinate with Operations on reagent delivery, handling and preparation; Ensure all plant sampling practices are implemented under the established procedure and in the highest standard; Ensure timely and accurate reporting of all metallurgical and operational reports; Assist in the development and practice of an environment of continuous improvement; Follow and support operational requirements directly affecting safety and environment aspect. Desired Competencies and Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field; Four (4) years’ experience in gold processing operations, with direct exposure to large-scale CIL/CIP leach plants and gravity recovery circuits; Previous experience with and knowledge of gold metallurgy, including grinding/milling, cyanidation, carbon adsorption, gravity concentration, and tailings management; and Familiarity with metallurgical software (e.g., METSIM, JKSimMet) and data systems (e.g., PI, Excel, SQL). Compensation B2Gold offers a competitive compensation package, including salary commensurate with experience, knowledge and skills, plus a comprehensive benefit package for employees and their eligible dependents. Other B2Gold requires employees to be fully vaccinated (and maintain fully vaccinated status), subject to applicable human-rights related exemptions and availability in candidate's home country. B2Gold prioritizes local employment, supports empowerment initiatives and continuously works towards a people profile that matches the demographics of the respective national settings in which we operate, while appreciating our inclusive culture that attracts talent from around the world. As an equal opportunity employer, B2Gold values diversity and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest in B2Gold Corp.; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Interested candidates are kindly requested not to contact the hiring manager directly. Please follow the application process and apply directly on our Careers site, which helps streamline the application process and ensures designated channels for communication. We appreciate your cooperation. #J-18808-Ljbffr