Metallurgy, Supervisor

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We would love to have you join us and be part of the only gold producing facility in Saskatchewan. The Seabee Gold Operation is located about 500km northeast of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan in the boreal forest. At SSR Mining, our vision is to deliver sustainable value for all stakeholders through responsible mining. People and the environment are our most important resources, and we are committed to safeguarding them both now and for the future. We recognize the catalyst role our operations can play in local communities and commit to engaging with and investing in local communities and leaving a positive legacy. We do this by implementing the highest standards of sustainability, as well as the necessary plans, procedures, metrics, and targets to meet our commitments every single day.

Joining SSR Mining is being part of a diverse team committed to ensuring that safety comes first, an innovative mindset is encouraged, and collaboration is a

constant.

At SSR Mining – Seabee Gold Operation we understand the value of a diverse workforce and we embrace, encourage and support workplace inclusion and diversity. New ideas, perspectives, experiences, and expertise make Seabee Gold Operation stronger. We are committed to building a diverse workforce reflecting the communities we operate in. Our vision is to create a culture where inclusion is the goal, and a diverse and representative workforce is our measure of success. Seabee Gold Operation is committed to providing an inclusive selection process, free from systemic barriers, support employment equity and encourage all members of underrepresented groups (i.e., women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of racialized groups/visible minorities) to voluntarily disclose. Seabee Gold Operation welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences to apply.

SSR Mining – Seabee Gold Operation (SGO) is hiring for a Supervisor, Metallurgy.

About Your New Role:

Reporting to the Superintendent, Mill Operations, the Supervisor, Metallurgy, will be responsible for managing the operational aspects of the Assay Laboratory. The Supervisor, Metallurgy oversees and coordinates all laboratory functions and is responsible for the accurate qualitative and quantitative analyses and reporting of samples.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the entire Assaying team.

• Provide a platform for strong leadership and workforce empowerment by training and developing Assay Lab employees in all aspects of the lab functions and duties.  

• Coordinate and liaison with the mill, geological and mining departments to ensure all samples are accounted for and assayed within the established turnaround timelines.  

• Direct the processing and testing of ore samples and analyze results to determine grade, value and mineral properties.

• Develop appropriate industry standard assay procedures and instructional references for assay staff.

• Perform operation and maintenance of key analytical equipment such as Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer, fusion furnaces, microbalance, related lab equipment and sample preparation equipment.

• Direct and coordinate with Mill Maintenance and external vendors in the development PM schedule for all the equipment.

• Ensure weekly production targets are met and provide proactive recommendations for improvement.

• Research and implement new technology as available to increase effectiveness and efficiency of assay operations.

• Ensuring that lab employees work safely and in accordance with applicable legislation, and company policy.

• Maintain and control Assay Laboratory inventory and place orders as required to ensure continuous operations.

• Write a weekly update and monthly report consisting of but not limited to production statistics and consumable usage as well as safety and training

Your Knowledge and Skills:

• A positive and proactive attitude towards safety.

• Strong expertise of mineral processing and extraction.

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

• Effective organizational, time management and analytical skills.

• Strong computer skills to include data processing and database management.

Your Education and Experience:

The successful candidate will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a Chemical Assaying diploma.

• Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in an assay lab.

• Minimum of five (5) years’ of direct supervisory responsibilities.

About Our Working Conditions:

This position has a schedule of 14 days on, 14 days off at our remote camp which you will be required to fly in fly out with pick up points in Saskatoon, Prince Albert and La Ronge.

Our Stipulations:

This job posting complies with all Company standards, policies and procedures pertaining to appropriate conduct for employees, including the Code of Conduct. Our Respect in the Workplace policy, Safety, Health & Environment policies, and any other applicable standards, policies and procedures are implemented and or revised by the Company or by Legislation.

This job description is an outline of the key requirements and responsibilities for this role but is not to be considered an exhaustive list. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.

Drug (including marijuana) and alcohol substance testing is a requirement for all positions. Applicants who have recently used marijuana recreationally may not pass a substance test as marijuana can remain in the user’s system for as many as 30 days after use.

SSR Mining Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.