Job Status: Filled

Metallurgist (Engineering)

Full Time

  Copper Mountain Mining Corporation

  Copper Mountain Mine - Princeton, British Columbia, Canada

Copper Mountain Mine is currently looking for a full time Metallurgist to join the milling team.

Copper Mountain is a 35,000 tpd open pit copper operation with gold and silver credits. The site is located 20 km south of Princeton and has been in operation since June of 2011. Princeton has a population of approximately 2800 people and with all the amenities and an active outdoor lifestyle.
The successful candidate will report to the Senior Metallurgist and will be responsible for the following duties:

  • Daily production monitoring and reporting.
  • Technical support for mill operations and maintenance.
  • Working closely with mill operations and maintenance to identify and implement improvement opportunities.
  • Process troubleshooting and optimization (using tools such as JK SimMet and expert system software).
  • Mill consumables monitoring and reporting.
  • Capital improvement projects.
  • Tailings cyclone and water management.
  • Working with and guiding co-op students.
  • Equipment inspections.
  • Wear liner monitoring and forecasting.
  • Reagent trials and bench flotation work.

The successful candidate will be working a 5x2 schedule and will have the following qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in metallurgical/materials, mining, mineral processing or chemical engineering.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with operators and tradesmen.
  • More than 2 years of experience at an operating mill
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft office programs such as Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
  • Ability to easily work alone or as part of a team.
  • Strong report writing skills which clearly show all data recommendations and conclusions.
  • Willingness to relocate to Princeton, British Columbia
  • The Company is committed to high quality safety, environmental and continuous improvement practices and applicants should be able to demonstrate shared values in this area.

Compensation

Copper Mountain Mine offers a comprehensive wage and benefit package in line with qualifications and experience.