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 and Metallurgy. You will oversee and coordinate all laboratory and metallurgical functions. You will be responsible for the accurately reporting of assay samples along with mill reporting of gold in circuit along with performing metallurgical test work.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the entire Assay team.

• Provide a platform for strong leadership and workforce empowerment by training and developing for 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.  

• Develop appropriate industry standard assay procedures.

• Direct and coordinate with mill maintenance and external vendors in the development PM schedule for all the lab equipment.

• Ensure weekly production targets are met, 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/met laboratory inventory and place orders as required to ensure continuous operations.

• Collaborate with 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 ensuring adequate supply levels.

• Instruct assay lab personnel with the mill assay prioritize 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 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.

• Proficiency in computer applications and metallurgical software. Experience with Power BI and AutoCAD would be considered an asset.

• 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, along with excellent written and oral communication skills.

• 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 the utmost professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.

Your Education and Experience:

The successful candidate will have:

• Bachelors in Process/metallurgical/chemical/materials engineering program.

• Registered with Professional Engineering Designation would be considered an asset.

• Must understand optimizing mill throughput and recovery.

• Previous experience in a gold processing plant is considered an asset.

• Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in Metallurgy.

• 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.